The number of the people invited to the meeting ____ about 100, but a number of them ____ late because of the heavy snow.
With the boy_______ the way, we had no difficulty _______the way to the West Lake.
_______ not to miss the flight at 15:20, the manager set out for the airport in a hurry.
It’s said that an American often starts a speech with a joke, _______ a Japanese seldom does.
It is still under discussion __________the old bus station should be replaced with a modern hotel or not.
As a punishment she was not permitted______part in any school activity in a week.