1. were about to　　 2. even if　　　　 3. earned her living　　　 　 4. to do with　　　 5. cut down　　

9. Zhang Yimou is one of the best d________________ in the history of Chinese film industry.

8. Your brother is full of h_______________; he had us laughing all through the meal.

7. It is hard to imagine that she should be so r_______________ to an old lady.

6. It was really u_______________ that he fell off the truck without being hurt.

5. Our government hoped that these measures would b________________ all the people.

4. He is in deep d______________ in order to cure his mother of the disease.

3. People like his play because they find all the c____________ in it are real.

2. Having a b___________ diet is quite good for our health.