Directions: Fill in the blanks with phrases given below. Change the form where necessary.and so forthring in my earsto his liking on the point ofon trackaround the cornerbe confronted within the interest ofgo down1. Years ago the professor said that there was no doubt that the people in this city would ___________a water shortage, if not a water crisis. Subsequent events have proved his predictions to be exactly right.2. Tom was ___________leaving the garden when he heard someone cry: “Isn’t it Tom? I can hardly believe my eyes.”3. Even today, my first English teacher’s encouraging words still ____________.4. You see the lights in the students’ reading room? They never go out at night these days because the final exams are _________________.5. The figures show that our economy is healthy and we are ___________to achieve sustainable and balanced (平衡的) growth.6. The two girls spent the whole night planning the summer events, get-togethers, dinner parties, ______________.7. We believe that building a powerful navy is ______________our national defense.8. He thought the coffee at breakfast was too sweet. It wasn’t ____________.9. Speaking of the real estate market, when people are losing their jobs, it is almost certain that the house prices will ____________.