The search party still could not decide on the （ ） of the ship.

It is essential that all these figures （ ） twice.

It is her beautiful eyes （ ） attract most of the fans.

My own problems seem insignificant _____ those of others.

His first novel was a failure,（ ） .

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

We didn’t finish the work in time. You _____ us since you were there.

You can’t rely on Jane as she is ______ changing her mind and you will never know what she is going to do next.

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

No sooner had I locked the door （ ） the telephone rang.

Peter often accompanies his parents to the concert, ______ he does not like pop music at all.

He （ ） yesterday morning, and would stay for three days.