Although the tradition of drinking tea dates back to more than 3,000 BC in China, it was not until the mid 17'th century in the UK appeared the concept of "afternoon tea".
——Are you through with your homework?——Well, ____.
She was such a proud person that she would die ____ she would admit she was wrong.
Working in the kitchen for years made Tom ____ a good cook.
$100 a month could hardly ____ the cost of his life in such a big city in this country.
——You know Mr. Green has been ill for days?——Yes, I wonder if he is ____ better now.