| 1. Because many of its factories are outdated, Kyrgyzstan has been unable to _______________ on the open world market. | | |
| 2. Immigration authorities are looking for ways to _______________ the flow of illegal migrants into the country. | | |
| 3. The colour black absorbs heat, whereas white _______________ it. | | |
| 4. He has always _______________ his childhood as being very happy. | | |
| 5. It is important to _______________ before you start any vigorous physical exercise. | | |
| 6. In 1997, Britain's lease on Hong Kong _______________, and the former colony was returned to China. | | |
| 7. The car was driving down the highway when the driver suddenly _______________ off the road, and into the trees. | | |
| 8. The children were laughing and _______________ down the sidewalk. | | |
| 9. My wife tried to _______________ me from buying a new car because new cars lose their value so quickly. | | |
| 10. I regret to _______________ you that you have not been chosen for the position for which you applied. | | |
| 11. A government spokesman has _______________ that the President has had a mild heart attack. | | |
| 12. Don't _______________ that dog or he may bite you. | | |
| 13. Our basement got flooded when the hot water heater _______________. | | |
| 14. The girls started _______________ nervously as the boys came towards them. | | |