He spent a large ___ of money on his books.

In those days our primary ______ was to provide people who were trapped in the snowstorm with food and healthcare.

Before graduation, we had got a lot of practical _____ by doing a part-time job in the factory and it was really ______ for all of us.

（天津市河东区201 4年高三二模考试）2. lf you live in the country or have ever visited there, ____are that you have heard birds singing to welcome the new day.【考点】考察固定句式

The situation was        and the people present were       .