—Though it __________ in the desert most of the year, people still live there.—That’s the case. They say east or west home is the best.

China and the United States held their first strategic dialogue on August 1 and _______ to increase co-operation and constructive relations.

If nothing ________, the oceans will turn into fish deserts.

I want to buy that kind of cloth because I ______ the cloth ______ well．

Nobody in the class except you and me _____ to the principal about the air quality problems.