I don’t think you should mention it at the beginning of the story, or it may ____ the shocking ending.

 To tell the truth, I would rather that I ____ the pain instead of you. You don’t know how worried I was.

 ____ of the land in that district ____ covered with trees and grass.

 People have lots of problems living in the central Australian desert, ____ the lack of water is the most serious one.

 --- Is there any possibility of the film ____ in Paris International Festival?

--- Not in the least, because the audience generally think little of it.

--- Haven’t seen you for ages! Where have you been?

--- I have seldom had any chance to come back to the hometown ____ I was sent to Beijing ____ the project.

 Not only ____ strict with us, but also ____ for us.

 “Dear, if you listen to me, you ______ have some candies as a reward,” the woman told her little son.

 --- When will your father be back home?

--- ____ twelve o’clock.

 His advice made me happy, but ____.