Mo Yan’s hometown, Gaomi County is ______ most of Mo’s stories happen. It’s a place _____ has inspired him throughout his 31 year writing career.
Johnson had made up his mind to give it up, but on ________ second thought he determined to try ________ third time.
—Do you think an advertisement is ________ help when you look for a college?—Well, it all depends. Anyway, it gives me more of ________ chance.
—What about ________ lecture you attended yesterday? —To tell the truth, it was too boring.I can't stand ______ lecture like that.
The early 1950s was still________ time when girl's education was always placed________ second to boy's.
(2013•新课标全国卷Ⅱ) Four and ________ half hours of discussion took us up to midnight,and ________ break for cheese,chocolate and tea with sugar.