82.The local government had to ______ public pressure and cancelled the nuclear power program.

18.The general decided to launch a( ) ______ on the enemy at midnight.

17.We set out to find the truth behind the ______ of the scientist’s disappearance.

16.At the meeting, he tried to _______ the discussion away from criticizing the educational experiment.

15.Jack had a hard time grasping the basic _______ of mathematics.

14.His interview did not go well and his chance of getting the job ______.

13.Jack has no interest whatsoever in ______ an acting career. He loves writing and directing.

12.Do not ______ more responsibilities than you can handle.

11.If we teachers believe in education and _______ students’ growth, our labor will eventually pay off.

10.No one can finish all the tasks alone. Don’t ______ to ask for help. We can all benefit from cooperation.

9.The skin on our body is a good _______ to the virus, unless it is broken or cut.