We （ ） building the bridge by the end of next month.

I don’t know whether he is still （ ） in collecting coins. He used to be, but that was several years ago.

He set off one hour earlier to _____ he could catch the 12 o’clock train.

Although _____ ten years ago， the machine is still in good condition.

No one except two servants （ ） late for the dinner.

I suppose you couldn’t let me borrow your car this evening, （ ）?

Nothing can _____ the notice of the policeman.

No matter how （ ）, it’s impossible that he has never lost money．

It is a fact _____ most deaths from lung cancer are caused by smoking.

He studies so hard to avoid （ ） at the bottom of the class.

On no account （ ） to deprive(剥夺) a student of his right to receive education.

Universities generally （ ） their students from among the high school graduates.