题目内容：

阅读下面句子，在空白处填入一个单词或所给单词的正确形式。

1.When the head teacher suddenly appeared at the door, the naughty students pretended____(read) the text aloud.

2._____ great fun it is to have a warm drink around the fire with friends or family members on such a cold day!

3.You can rely on _____ that Baker is sure to come on time and help you with your maths.

4.Some animals, in order to stop themselves ____(attack) by the enemies, go out for food at night.

5.I have all kinds of reasons to believe that your practical advice will be ____ great importance to our success.

6._____ the help of local government, the beautiful land has become a well-­known scenic spot for people to enjoy the colourful flowers.

7.The manager requested that all the business invitations ______(send) out before tomorrow.

8.With so many things _____(fill) my mind, I felt very anxious and almost broke down.

9._____ time went by, I was getting older and older and at the same time I wanted to leave home to earn my living.

10.What a bargain! The price of the coat is not half as much as _______ of the evening dress.