A modern city has been set up in ____was a wasteland ten years ago.
The professor is in ______ health and can’t walk any more.
“Can you read?” Mary said ______ at the notice.
The bell ______ the end of the period rang, ______ our heated discussion.
Though ______ water, he managed to survive for one week under the ruined house.
---Who can help her carry the heavy box? --- .