The number of the books in our library _________ about 20,000.
Though I like the house very much, its price _________ my ability to pay.
The Forbidden City was _________ a museum in 1925.
Mr Zhang is a kind teacher. He devotes much of his time _________ us with English.
My father often encourages me _________ English reading.
The sports meeting will be covered _________ tonight.