(2011·湖南高考)The ability ________ an idea is as important as the idea itself.

(2011·安徽高考)Tom asked the candy makers if they could make the chocolate easier ______ into small pieces.

(2012·辽宁高考)This machine is very easy ________. Anybody can learn to use it in a few minutes.

(2011·四川高考)______an important role in a new movie, Andy has got a chance to become famous.

(2012·全国卷Ⅱ)The old man sat in front of the television every evening, happy ________ anything that happened to be on.

(2013·湖南高考)The sun began to rise in the sky, ________ the mountain in golden light.

(2013·重庆高考)When I was little, my mother used to sit by my bed, ________ me stories till I fell asleep.

(2013·湖南高考)________ warm at night, I would fill the woodstove, then set my alarm clock for midnight so I could refill it.

Sitting at the corner of the meeting room, he looked sad because there were so many problems ________.

By the age of two, Heidi could count to 40, draw pictures of people, and read books ________ for seven­year­olds.

With a great weight ________ off her mind, she passed all the tests successfully.

The weather in Quzhou is rather cold in winter, especially ________ that in my hometown.

We had no one ________ us, for we could deal with the case all by ourselves.

________ to a top high school, as many parents believe, will guarantee their children a good university.

—Amy, please tell the people seated and ________ for their turns to come to my office five minutes later.—Yes, sir.

—Do you think you could get this package ________ for me, please?—No problem!

The new books ________ in the factory these days are mainly intended for children.

________ the English speech competition will be a lot of work, so I need some volunteers to help out.

Misunderstandings ________ from lack of social communication, unless ________ properly, may lead to serious problems.

________ enough money, Li Hua was unable to buy the new house.