In the competition, each side works like crazy to stay one step ______ the other.
. In those days, the old woman __________ sit at the door for hours, waiting for her son to return from abroad.
. The exciting performance attracted the passers-by’s___________.
. __________ such a short time left before the deadline, it doesn’t seem likely that John will finish the job.
. . The teacher __________ each of the students work out a practical study plan.
. There __________ be any difficulty about passing the road test since you have practiced a lot in the driving school.