The villagers in the mountain have a firm ______ that they will have a good harvest next year.

There seems to be a __________ that the plan should be given up.

Scientists have found no ________of life on Mars so far,though great efforts have made on the research.

You are really very kind. I’ll never forget the____you have done to me.

— Mary told me she would meet me at yesterday’s  party. But she didn’t turn up. — It is a pity that she broke her ________ .