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

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.

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

14. The children were ( ) hungry and each of them could have eaten a horse.

13.( ) wounded soldier was ( ) good old friend of his.

12. y the end of last month, our cute baby ( ) in this world for 100 days.

11. Awaiting me is a demanding job that I just don't know ( ) I'm going to do.

30. There is growing recognition that businesses that operate in a globalizing economy need a universal ( )of business ethics.

29. In North America, first names are seen as friendly and ( ) of fondness and attachment.

28. Turning a blind eye to intracultural variations can lead to ( ) people from different backgrounds.