______ in the early 20^th century, the school keeps on inspiring children’s love of art.

He apologized to me for his_________ me to his home.

When_________why he was late, he made no answer.

______from the top of the mountain, the village looks like a small box.

Under the environment of fierce competition, the only way John could imagine _______ stress was to get tougher by making greater efforts.

Many developed countries have agreed to help the less developed ones but it remains ________ whether they will take action or not.

—They are quiet, aren’t they?
—Yes. They are accustomed ________ at meals.

________ from the moon, our earth with water ________ seventy percent of its surface looks like a blue sphere.

I try to avoid ______ her because she is ______ to scold me for my mistakes.

He didn’t seem to mind_____________ TV while he was trying to study