24. These measures helped to _____ the city’s population.

23. “_____, please. I heard a pleasant voice on the phone.

22. Hearing the news, she couldn’t ______ her tears coming down her cheeks.

21. Then he ______ a call to Mr. Smith.

A. hold down　 B. hold out　 　C. hold back　 D. Hold on

20. The murderer was ______ at last.

19. Let’s______ a shed here for the time being.

18. I’m afraid we will have to ______ the loss.

17. In two months our food will _______.

A. put up 　B. put to death　 C. put through　 D. put up with

16. We decided to _______ to the wish of the majority.

15. The doctor advised my father to _______ smoking.