---Are you free now? I’ve got something to tell you. --- Ok, ______ you make your story short.
The weather is awful. If it gets _________, we can go out and have a basketball game with Class 2.
Parents are advised to take pressure ________ a child and give him some encouragement before an exam.
I’m afraid I haven’t got a very good ________ of direction. I always get lost in the city.
Some people would rather ride bikes as bike riding has ________ of the trouble of taking buses.
In America, if ________ friend has invited you to drop by anytime, it is ________ best to call before visiting to make sure it is convenient for him.