A news report is usually very short, （ ） when it is about something very important.

I am sorry that he （ ） in such poor health.

Humble （ ） it may be, there is no place like home.

Today Bob was late again for class because he overslept(睡过头), but he （ ） an excuse of being ill.

My university lies in the north of the city, around （ ） high mountains.

We tried to find a table for seven, but they were all （ ）.

Can you_____the difference_____the two phrases?

As a Chinese proverb goes， a heavy snow _____ a good harvest year.

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

When and where to hold the meeting （ ） not decided yet.

I decide to leave the company next month, where I _____ for exactly three years.

The authority urged the rebellious party to _____ their arms and come back to the negotiating table.