We _____ a pleasant journey but for the rain.
His parents wanted him to be a doctor, _____ they thought was a steady and well-paid job.
All students are requested to be present at the meeting ______ in the school auditorium at 1:30 pm.
_______adult as he is , he can’t stand _______ more embarrassing situation than this one.
_______with his graduation design, he has been working in the library for a week.
—You look unhappy. Did you fail the tests? —I ________ the written papers but didn’t pass the oral examination.