When I got my first job, I _____ early. But nowadays I usually stay in bed until late morning.

（ ） I admit that she has shortcomings, I still like her.

It is important that the boy （ ） an adult to take care of him.

Air pollution is obviously one of the major _____ of city life.

I appreciate （ ） the opportunity to study abroad two years ago.

The disabled children need many things, but（ ）, they need love．

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

The company has （ ） heavy financial losses over the last two years.

Her passionate voice was always influential and （ ）.

（ ） all her friends and money gone, Kate felt totally hopeless.

The young man still denies _____ the fire behind the store.

A good teacher must know how to （ ） his ideas.