When asked by news reporters , the film star of stage and screen _________that he would pay a visit to America next week.
."Can you read?" Mary said _______ to the notice.
The visiting Minister expressed his satisfaction with the talks, _______ that he had enjoyed his stay here.
"We must keep a secret of the things _______ here", the general said, _______ at the man in charge of the information office.
.China is one of the largest countries in the world, _______ 9.6 million square (平方) kilometers.
We advised them to take a rest, but they insisted _______ the work.