1£®I think Tom, rather than you, ________ (be) to blame.

2. ________  (surround) by mountains and rivers, the city looks very beautiful.

3£®In response to the extreme levels of air pollution, city authorities have started to take measures  ________ (reduce) pollution levels and protect city dwellers quickly.

4£®With so much noise of the traffic, I couldn't settle  ________ to my research work.

5£®He managed  ________ (survive) the financial crisis by cutting down on the daily expense.

6£®Catching sight ________ the beautiful scenery, she felt relaxed.

7£®Their daughter has a gift  ________ language while their son is a  ________ (gift)pianist.

8£®It saves time in the kitchen to have things you use a lot  ________ easy reach.