In the north people sometimes tie straw ropes (草绳) round the trees in winter to ______ them from the cold.
The average cost of a new house per square meter has _____ by 5% to ₤4000.
He's a good teacher, but his inappropriate manner does tend ______ people.
She kept_____playing computer games the whole time, which resulted____her failure in the exam.
To celebtate her mother’s birthday, she prepared ______ drink and cakes, sharing with neighbours.
The bus drew up______ the road to pick up an old man.