1 . When she got home, she phoned Tom to catch up ______ all the news she had missed.(用适当的词填空)

2 . I find it hard to adapt myself ___________ my new school. (用适当的词填空)

3 . The couple decorated the room ________ flowers and balloons in order to celebrate their child’s birthday last Sunday. (用适当的词填空)

4 . You have been working so hard. I am sure your efforts will not be _______ vain. (用适当的词填空)

5 . Many a successful person has faced many fears, made many mistakes, and intended to throw ________the towel countless times. (用适当的词填空)

6 . Peter has lost his job, and the family is going ______ a very difficult time. (用适当的词填空)

7 . I always confuse my left ________ my right. (用适当的词填空)

8 . If you take ______ a company, you get control of it, for example, by buying its shares. (用适当的词填空)

9 . While listening, you can nod your head to show you are ________ favor of his views. (用适当的词填空)

10 . She also wrote a book to help people learn what plants are native ________ their area. (用适当的词填空)