Tom’s parents were very worried because ___little effort he made could hardly achieve the goal to be ___ captain of the team.

Many people are still in_____ habit of writing silly things in _____ public places.

Take your time . It’s just ________ short distance from here to ________ restaurant.

We have every reason to believe that __________ 2012 London Olympics will be ________ great success.

You made the same mistake for _____ second time, dropping _____ “r” in the word “preferred”.

Duncan, ______ NBA star, is one of _______ few football players who are very popular to many of his Chinese fans.

The boy was in _________danger of losing his life, but __________most famous doctor saved his life.
A. the ; a      B./; the          C. the; the          D/;a  

---  Did  you  have ____fun  on  your trip ?
---- Yes,. It’s really ____ pity that you didn’t come with us.

This area experienced ______ heaviest rainfall in ______ month of May.

There must be a better way to teach our students __________value of __________life than just inviting an old professor to give a boring lecture.