—Two months ______quite a long time. —Yes, I’m afraid that he will miss lots of his lessons.
24. Remember never to tell a lie to others. If you did, you would never ______it and it is more _____ that you will be discovered before long.
23. With the economic situation worsening _______, shopkeepers have to sell their goods ______ a big discount to attract customers.
22. In order to _______ the heart of his former sweetheart, the young man gave up smoking and alcohol, worked extra hard but all his effort ______ waste.
21. It is hard to make a living nowadays and since we are slightly _______, the amount of your weekly pocket money has to ______
20. ________of both sides, the two companies decided to _______ to become more competitive in the global market.