Japan has to employ an increasing number of overseas workers because there is no easy solution to its labor _____.

Today’s paper carries an exciting _______________ of the match.

After two hours of hard fighting,the northern army won the ________.

On New Year’s Day, people, especially girls, always wear new____-new hats, new coats, new trousers and new shoes.

Tom succeeded, for he had made a great ______ and got over plenty of difficulties.