1．Besides studying at school, he often ________ (participate) in some outofschool activities.
2．Tom was about to close the window ________ his attention was caught by a bird.
3．These comments are not directly _________ (有关的) to this research.
4．Being abroad for so many years, I always look forward to hearing ________ my family.
5．We have made all the ________ (arrange) for the conference.
6．My parents lent me the money. Otherwise, I couldn't have ________ (afford) the trip.
7．The ________ (week) meeting usually lasts about two hours, which makes us annoyed.
8．He is ________ (die) to know the result of the examination and even can't eat or sleep well for that.
