1） I was late thanks to the heavy traffic.

2） It was thanks to his advice that I succeeded.

3） We've collected $50，000 for the poor， thanks to the generosity of the public.

5. rid of sb/sth： become free of

1） Will science- finally rid us of this disease？

2） Do you think it possible to rid the world of nuclear weapons？

3） By working hard day and night， she is trying to rid herself of loneliness and sadness.

6. lead a ......life： live in the way what you life is like

1） Before liberation， my grandpa led a dog's life.

2） If the operation succeeds，the patient will be able to lead a normal life.

3） Mrs. Black is retired and leads a quiet and peaceful life in a mountain village.

7. care about： love； be interested in； be concerned with

1） Just listening to somebody shows you care about them.

2） Your parents are only doing this because they care about you.

3） The only thing this rich- and greedy man seems to care about is money.