1. His wife must have read his mind because he received some ________ (令人不安的) looks from her.

2. We were so worn out after the long walk in the sun that I suggested a rest in the ________ (阴凉处).

3. They demand that some ________ (熟练的) workers be sent to help them.

4. ________ (大体上来说), I agree with your advice on the plan. But there are a few details I’d like to discuss with you.

5. I like to read the ________ (著作) of Bi Shumin.

6. I wonder what ________ (激发) him to do that.

7. Maths and English are my favourite ________________ (课程).

8. The drought in North China has a bad ________________ (影响) on the crops.