A. speak of B. leave behind C. in a bid to D. appeal to E. apply to F. end up G. focus on H. get hold of 1. Being able to determine the main idea of a passage is one of the most useful skills that can ____ any kind of reading. 2. Those who could not get into the university of their first choice may ____ going to the university of their second or third choice. 3. ____ the giants of high tech in this era, people would immediately mention Apple, Microsoft, Facebook and some other influential companies. 4. In case people can't ____ an application form from the company, can they still show up on the day when the interview session is held? 5. The California state government has already ____ the households to make greater efforts to conserve water for the future. 6. On one hand, the doctors prescribe pills for the patients; on the other hand, they require them to ____ healthy lifestyles by changing diets and doing more exercise.