_______ is announced in today’s newspaper, we have launched another man-made satellite.
---Mr.Smith,I wonder if I could take the Friday off? ---______? It's a bit difficult with so many people away on holiday,you know.
Beijing has a population of 17 million, ________ it one of the largest cities in China.
---Was Mary in the reading room when you arrived there? ---Yes,but she _____ soon afterwards.
Those who are ______ the proposal are expected to discuss it in detail after the meeting.
The doctor had almost lost hope at one point,but the patient finally ______.