Mr Zhang is a kind teacher. He devotes much of his time _________ us with English.

Nobody would like to go outIt is freezing cold outside, and ________ that, it is likely to snow.[ ]

Eddie is very lazy. He prefers_________ to ___________ .

I think it was a great honor for me _______ to speakto the public.

Mike was ___ praised for his handwriting by the teacher in class.