We ___ the first 15 minutes of the movie because we'd already seen it.

The government ___ aims to create more jobs in areas with high unemployment.

From this high point, the land ___ gently downwards the sea.

The awrd - winning director's new movie met with a[n] ___ response.

For many songwriters, music is a[n] ___ of expressing their emotions.

Traffic police use speed cameras to __ speed limits on roads and highways.

Life can be ___ at times, but it's important to remain positive.

The ___ sound of soft music helps me fall asleep.

Competition for scholarships is fierce and only the best athletes ___ the cut.

The construction of a new shopping mall will ___ the local economy.

He rjourney to Africa led her to revise her ___ about people there.

Some experts believe that smart agriculture is the only ___ solution to the growing food demand.

This animal, a[n] ___ , etas the flesh of other animals.

These creatures are ___ and are rarely seen during the day.

Professional cyclists __ their bikes according to their preferences.

In this part of the country, old attitudes and beliefs remain __.

The grill was covered with a greasy ___ after we finished cooking the steaks.

The other teachers admire Sally and try to ___ her in the way they teach.

Cut the ___ of the roses and they will fit into the vase.

Intense heat is used to __ the two pieces of metal together.

The kitchen has many ___ design features.

The planet can be seen with a telescope, yet it's invisible ___.

This computer is excellent and ___ many of the more expensive models on the market.

Nothing remained after the earthquake but piles of ___ .

___ development depends on finding energy sources that are unlimited.

The factories are located in a[n]___ area north of town.

This fuel gives ___ an odd smell when you burn it.

The French finance minister wrote an official letter to his Italian __.

Neuroscientists have been probing ___ the human brain.

Basketball is a fast game, so players need speed and ___.

Although she's rich and famous, she remains a[n] __ person.

A bear is a[n] ___ and eats plants when there's no meat available.

The school curriculum was ___ to include more vocational subjects.

It's not always easy for the police to ___ the law.

His course on the Russian Revolution ___ social and military history.

The Gault Nature ___ remains of  the St Lawrence River valley primeval forests.

The computer gives you a set of ___ options; all you have to do is click on the one you want.

This theory suggests that environmental and economic problems are ___; as one gets worse, so does the other.

Greg was fined with $500 for ___ of his pet dog.

The benefits of banning smoking far ___ the drawbacks.

I spent ___ looking for my watch but never found it.

Daniel caused all this trouble, so ___ him to deal with it.

When I was a student, I ___ laughing when something funny happened, so my teacher was annoyed by my behaviour.

During the summer, there's a[n] ___ of fresh fruit available.

Physical exercise is a good ___ for stress.

The building is very old and in need of ___.

Politicians need to work ___ in order to keep in touch with voters.

Tornadoes periodically ___ damage on southern USA towns and cities.

It's a lot quiter on the ___ of town than it is in the center.

The hotel ___ to families with young children and provides a playground and a pool.