(2013·湖南高考)________ warm at night, I would fill the woodstove, then set my alarm clock for midnight so I could refill it.

Sitting at the corner of the meeting room, he looked sad because there were so many problems ________.

By the age of two, Heidi could count to 40, draw pictures of people, and read books ________ for seven­year­olds.

With a great weight ________ off her mind, she passed all the tests successfully.

The weather in Quzhou is rather cold in winter, especially ________ that in my hometown.

We had no one ________ us, for we could deal with the case all by ourselves.

________ to a top high school, as many parents believe, will guarantee their children a good university.

—Amy, please tell the people seated and ________ for their turns to come to my office five minutes later.
—Yes, sir.

—Do you think you could get this package ________ for me, please?
—No problem!

(2010·福建高考)In April, thousands of holidaymakers remained ________ abroad due to the volcanic ash cloud.