Words like “discount” never fail to ________ people, specially women，though they might not need what is being promoted.

Nearly three months had gone by ______ the seriously injured girl showed a slight sign of recovery.

I would love _____ to the party last night but I had to work extra hours to finish a report.

We all jumped with joy at the exciting news, After all, we ______forward to the chance for many years.

 — Thank God you’re safe!

— I stepped back, just _______ to avoid the racing car.

Traditionally, Chinese people _________ the Chinese characters Double Happiness and stick them onto walls or doors for weddings.

 The Frenchman pointed to the spoon and asked me _________ to call that in Chinese.

— What made Bill so angry? 

—____________. His girl friend promised to come at 8:30, but she hasn’t come yet.

 Faced with the severe employment situation, many graduates are _____going to work in the rural area.

We’re all ready to put it into operation; __________, we’re going to take action as soon as possible.