---The thread of my kite broke and it flew away.---I told you it would break easily ________ it was the weakest.
I __________ read books rather than go to the countryside this weekend.
As is known to all, earthquakes are ___________ disasters _________ can destroy buildings and kill people.
The speaker _________ his voice to make herself heard.
After the quake, the whole city lay in ____ ruins. However, with all the efforts, ________ new Tangshan was born.
I’d like to express my congratulations to you _________ winning the competition.