________ seems to be a strong competition in China for senior high students to enter college or university.
—Mike, our team will play against the Rockets this weekend. I am sure we will win.—______!
Little Tom tiptoed quietly to the bird, but ______ into the forest when he was about to catch it.
I went to see Professor Johnson, only ______ that he had left the city the night before.
Joining the firm as a clerk, Peter got rapid promotion, and ______ as a manager.
I am ______ about what I say because careless remarks are likely to hurt others’ feelings.