____ himself with necessary knowledge and skills, Tom went to the job market with much confidence. 

As the final examination is coming , the students are busy ____ it.

 Upon ______ the office, he saw the message on his desk. 

 The news reporters hurried to the airport, only        the film stars had left.

I’m sorry        written you a letter at the tine.

It is said that the book our Chinese teacher referred to is worth        .

With all the novels        ,he left the library.

 —I can’t stand him ________ all the time. —Is that why you refused ________ to him?

 ________ his job application carefully, he emailed it to the company where he wanted to work.

-- They are quiet, aren’t they? --- Yes. They are accustomed __________ at meals.

 The boy pretended       when his parents entered the room.

—Can you hand in your composition tomorrow?—Sure. ________ it handed in on time, I’ll stay up tonight.   

—It’ s getting dark. Has Mr. Johnson finished        his house?—I have no idea,but this morning he was painting it.

Our headmaster suggested    a discussion on the subject.

A fire broke out last night, ____ three children and two adults. 

Time ____ never comes again. So we’d better make full use of our time. 

No matter how frequently _______, the boy was always in low spirits.

Someone took away my umbrella, I’d never expect it _______.

 ______ quickly, _______ you won’t be able to catch the train.

 I seem _______ a bad cold.