12. The musician, ( ) for his splendid speech, was warmly received by the students.

25. The government gave several good ( ) for increasing the tax on cigarettes.

24. I wanted to go home but my wife ( ) on going to the concert.

23. He tried his best in the first game, but was ( ) by the little boy.

22. In his speech he ( ) his experience as a teaching assistant.

21. When the school master is away, Mr. Johnson will be ( ) the whole school.

20. The city has decided to ( ) all the old buildings.

19. I felt thoroughly ( ) in the crowded Manhattan.

18. As ( ) as possible he opened the door and went out into the cold December night.

17. ( ), it＇s very tidy.

16. I don＇t think that your watch is ( ).