His sickness, （ ） with terrible weather, has completely ruined this longexpected trip.

She heard a continual strange noise coming from the next room, her heart （ ） fast.

A new technique （ ）, the output as a whole increased by 20 percent.

I don’t like to _____ a room with a stranger.

If you suspect that illness might be serious，you should not （ ） going to the doctor.

—Shall I inform him of the change of the schedule right now? —I am afraid you （ ）, in case he comes late for the meeting.

Harmonious marriage, however, does not necessarily （ ） much sharing of interests and responsibilities.

These tickets for the performance are （ ） until the end of the month．

It doesn’t matter _____ you pay in cash or by credit card in this store.

Jim was caught （ ） drugs into the country.

I have no objection （ ） your design for the new type of machine this time.

When I go out in the daytime I use the bike _____ the car if I can.