12. The Chinese government has decided to develop the west of China, ________, I dare say, will benefit the people there, especially those who are still leading a poor life.
One-room schoolhouses can still be found in _____ areas where there are no other schools for many miles.
I'm afraid you have no _____ but to come along with us.
I shall never beat John at tennis; we are clearly not in the same _____.
As soon as Charles had _____ a little from his surprise, his one thought was to get away.
The two dogs started to fight, so we tried to _____ them.