The conference was ________ fixed for the 10th, August, but later the unexpected landslide (泥石流) in Zhouqu in Gansu province, made us put it off.

Being able to speak another language fluently could be a great ________ when you’re looking for a job.

Since drug abusers have difficulty＿the addiction, support groups where they can talk about their struggles and find new ways to manage in the world are often needed.

--- You should apologize to Chris as soon as possible. --- No way! It was not my ____. 

My interest in English ______ September 2009 when I met our present English teacher.