---Mr.Smith,I wonder if I could take the Friday off?---______? It's a bit difficult with so many people away on holiday,you know.
16. He gave a ________smile.
15. They gave a banqnet( 宴会)_____the guests from Britain.
14. I’m really tired_____Tom . He had me _____for two hours in the rain .
13. If you cheat in the exam, you could hardly _____it.
12. He sat at the desk ,________a novel.