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

The quality of education in this small school is better than _____ in some larger schools.

_____, the professor is still trying to learn a new language.

（ ） five hundred people are believed to have drowned.

The committee is expected to_____a decision this evening.

Are you going to fix the car yourself, or are you going to have it _____?

Only those who have tasted bitterness will （ ） among others.

The defense computers calculate way to （ ） the enemy missiles.

I can’t attend Mary’s birthday party next Sunday evening. （ ）, I thanked her for her kindly invitation.

Scientists say it may be five or six years （ ） this medicine is tested on human beings.

When I saw the expression on his face, I realized he is （ ） agreement with me.

We mention the importance of giving up smoking once and again, but hardly ______ it.