_________the authorities continue to crack down football betting _________a new hope in the future.
The sports meeting, originally ______ be held last Friday, was finally delayed because of the bad weather.
— Which day do you think is all right for our next meeting? — You make ______. ______ day is the same to me.
The department manager promised ______ told her who stole the necklace would be rewarded. To her surprise, ______ she said, there was no response.
Realizing that she ______ late for school, the girl had none of the bread prepared by Mum and hurried out.
—Isn’t it time you went to bed, Mike ? — I ________ painting all afternoon, so I have to finish my homework now.