—Could I use your dictionary?—Sorry, it __________.

. It is not I but you who__________the first to run to the goal in that competition.

(2013·安徽合肥二模)—The cars give off a great deal of waste gas in the streets.—Yes. But I'm sure something will be done to ________ air pollution.

—Does John serve in the army?—No, but he________in the army for 8 years.

—Do you know if he has recovered from the illness?—Recovered? I am afraid that he ________ now in the hospital.