15.( ) your generous assistance, I couldn't have accomplished this daunting task in time.

25. The unique wall paintings in the old town are once again under the media ( ).

24. The factory is looking for better ways to ( ) operations so as to improve productivity.

23. In ( ) of the strong earthquake last week, many families are deep in mourning.

22. Everyone in the company agrees that their boss is a very resourceful and ( ) man.

21. He tricked the kid ( ) trusting him by pretending that he had super power.

20.“lice has an urgent task, and she must be working late at the office now.” The italicized word in the sentence expresses ( ).

19.“We were to have been there now, but the traffic jam was so serious.” The italicized part signifies ( )

18.“There used to be a bus stop around the corner of the street.” The italicized part in the sentence indicates ( ).

17. In phrases like biting cold, scorching hot, or dazzling bright, the -ING participle is used as ( ).

16. She was impressed by the view of ( ) mountains behind the apple orchard.