8. ________(sigh)deeply, she began her routine of getting ready for bed.

7. By____ (resist) the Mafia's attempts to control the region, he was putting his own life in danger.

6. Of course it can be well worthwhile simply ______(transform) cultured tissue in this way.

5. You can improve your writing just by ______(shorten) some of these long sentences.

4. Bush has been somewhat less outspoken, apparently sensitive to being seen as

_________(pressure) his successor at a tough moment.

3. I ________(pity) anyone who has to feed a family on such a low income.

2. Some lawyers seem to enjoy________ (abuse) witnesses.　

1. At length we succeeded in _________(settle) all the problems.　

10. He erected a __________(纪念碑) on the spot where his daughter was killed.

9. She tore open the_________ and anxiously read the letter.