24.　 Smoking isn’t p_________ in public places.

23.　 The French was s_________ by the beautiful scenery in Lake Tai.

22.　 Our manager d_________ an immediate answer from you, so please make your decision right away.

21.　 Please r_____ me that I must call him up before noon. I have news to tell him.

20.　 V_________ kinds of flowers are on exhibition at the square of our city.

19.　 Revolution is to l_________ productive forces.

18.　 “Help!” cried the d_________ boy, struggling in the water.

17.　 I am perfectly c_________ with my present salary.

16.　 He managed to become a c________ of the United States.

15.　 He a_______ to escape but was caught by the police.