1 . I would appreciate ________ if you could let me know in advance whether or not you will come. (用适当的词填空)

2 . ________suddenly occurred to Miranda that perhaps no one would believe her story. (用适当的词填空)

3 . It’s no use ________(cry) over spilt milk. （所给词的适当形式填空）

4 . Would you rather __________ (抱怨) than do anything about it?

5 . It is the high time that we ________ (place) great emphasis on the improvement of food safety.

6 . It never occurred to me ______ you could persuade him to change his mind.

7 . I had just stepped out of the bathroom and was busily drying myself with a towel ________ I heard the steps. (用适当的词填空)

8 . He was told that it would be at least three months __________ he could recover and return to work.

9 . We were about to set off ________ it suddenly began to rain.

10 . There is no doubt ____the wooden chair is much stronger than the plastic one you bought yesterday. （用适当的词填空）