This story, _____, is very fascinating: there are many interesting characters in it.

It took Mary quite a long time to ________ a new dress at the store.

_________ the lecturer more clearly, I arrived early and chose a front seat.

— Can you give me some advice about the design?— I think it should _______ to all ages and social groups.

“           ,” he said.“Things really are not as bad as they seem to be.We still have our last chance.”