I saved as much as I could and my mom _________ the rest of the money.

Yuan Long-ping has devoted all his life to the agricultural research, and finally his efforts ________him great achievement and world fame.

Prof. Richard was crazy about his research. His illness_________ his many years of hard work and irregular diet.

Mary’s mom _______ her not to make friends with the man, but she never listened.

--- I’m afraid that she won’t come to help me as she promised.
--- Don’t worry. Nothing  will _____ her mind if she has _____ up her mind.

If good use ______ your time, you will succeed.

I _______ rather than sit there doing nothing.

Watching TV is ________ a kind of relaxation, and it also _______ our knowledge.

Remember to ________ the pockets before you put the trousers in the washing machine.

I’m really ________ this weather – why can’t it be sunny for a change?