remind...of... ，in return，act as，for certain，at the mercy of，reach a compromise， take place，consist of，in the absence of，be honoured for，go through，add...to...

（1）He didn't want to be

at the mercy of

at the mercy of

his boss，so he left and started his own business.
（2）After lengthy talks the two sides finally

reached a compromise

reached a compromise

.
（3）They were all surprised that the meeting should be held

in the absence of

in the absence of

their manager.
（4）Concerning this issue，parents should understand the school's standpoint and

act as

act as

a bridge between the school and students.
（5）He

was honoured for

was honoured for

his great contribution to his country.
（6）My application for a visa

went through

went through

at last.
（7）She welcomed Tim warmly，which

reminded him of

reminded him of

the last time they had met.
（8）His uncle was warm-hearted and often did something for somebody without expecting anything

in return

in return

.
（9）I've just

added

added

Mary's number

to

to

my phone book so as not to lose touch with her.
（10）Listening is thus an active，not a passive behavior

consisting of

consisting of

hearing，understanding and remembering.