--- I hear a number of workers in the factory ______ out of work.--- Yes, and the number _______ quite huge.

The manager said, “Every means _____ tried, but there is no result.”

Every hour and every minute ______precious to us because only six months are left for us to prepare for the college entrance examinations.

(2011·江苏)The fact that so many people still smoke in public places ________ that we may need a nationwide campaign to raise awareness of the risks of smoking.

Everyone except Tom and John ________ there when the class began.