—________ I smoke here?—No. You are not allowed to smoke in public places.

When I was a child, my father ______ read me a story at night before bedtime．

 It is a common practice in China that the bride at the weeding ________ be dressed in red to ensure good luck. 

– Look at the lady there. ______ it be Miss Li? -- No, it ______ be her. She left for Paris this morning.

Charlie ______ be really difficult at times even though he’s a nice person in general.