阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或

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阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空。

     The hostess was to have a party and entertain guests at home.She busied herself so early in the

morning, cleaning the house.She was so tired (1)________ she felt pain in her waist and on the back.

Drops of sweat fell from her forehead.She did not finish cleaning the house (2)________ dusk.

     (3)________ (look) at the clean and tidy drawing room, she released a sigh with a smile on her face.

The guests were coming! Entering the drawing room, they (4)________ (attract) by the fresh flowers.

Surprisingly pleased, they cheered in praise, "Oh, what beautiful flowers! "

     "How colorful and fragrant! "

     "Just have a look at it, and life is full of pleasure! "

     Then they went on to express their thanks (5)________ the hostess for her (6)________ (delicate)

arranged flowers.

     With an embarrassed smile, the hostess said, "I am glad you like it.Thank you for your praise.I was

(7)________ bit surprised about it.I (8)________ make detailed arrangement for your honor.I was busy

the whole day cleaning and mopping.As to the flowers in the vase, it is a piece of cake.I did it by just

lifting my hand.Now you are (9)________ (aware) of my hard work and praise (10)________ highly

for my easiest effort.It is beyond my expectation."