1 The government is going to __ back___ the police's move to install more speed cameras.2 The __ban__ on cigarette smoking in public places has been in place for over a year.3 People are worried that a lot of jobs at the factory will be __axed__ next year.4 The police have made a __plea__ to commuters not to travel in these storms.5 The __bid___ to take over the failing bank has been unsuccessful.6 The new line in designer clothing should definitely __ boost__ sales at the store.7 There are rumours that Gary Giles is to __quit__ the boy band brigade this month.8 Financial experts fear that a recession in world economies is looming.9 A __surge__ in prices means that fewer first-time buyers can afford to buy a house.10 The new head teacher has _ pledged_ to update all the classroom computers.