1 . What are those ________ (低语) to each other about? （根据汉语提示单词拼写）

2 . The man of high rank is ______ (批评) his secretary who has made a serious mistake. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)

3 . We are eagerly_________________ (期待) meeting you during the festival. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)

4 . Many people are ________ (遭受) economic hardship. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)

5 . Many people are __________ (遭受) from loss of sleep because of pressure. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)

6 . The community is _______________(呼吁) to everyone to save water. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)

7 . Several companies are ____________(竞争) fiercely for business. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)

8 . This kind of rare birds ________ (减少) in number every year. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)

9 . According to one report, the water is ______ (发展，前进) at a rate of between 8 and 10 inches a day. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)

10 . Many women are ______(离开) their jobs to stay home with their children. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)