1.Fortunately, the accident didn't ____many people, for there was little traffic at that hour.2.She ____her ambition of becoming a fashion designer after years of hard work.3.They kept on trying their best to develop their business, but in such ____ market competition, they had no idea if success would come along one day.4.As music plays an important role in our life, many music teachers and educators ____taking up a musical instrument at a young age.5.This rule should be entirely clear in the minds of everyone and should not be misunderstood under any ____6.My daughter was shy; she was afraid to ask questions, ____ to questions in class, or talk with other children.7.I got from him only a letter, which was put on my office desk; ____ to the receipt of this letter I have never heard from him.8.The duties to provide services for children in need are not ____ to the local social services department.9.We pray that all nations be ____and that all people around the world live in peace.10.He suggested a small but ____ improvement on our former plan; I really appreciate it.11. If you have difficulty finding a particular book, please ask one of the librarians for____12. My recent experience is so different from your experience several decades ago that they are not ____13. Few people knew that the famous writer was largely self-taught through broad reading and____ at public lectures.14. They are planning to establish a new department which bases its teaching on the idea of direct ____with students.15. His proposal sounds attractive, but unfortunately it is not ____to the management problems of a small company.