Experts believe that land that is becoming deserts ________ the size of Australia, Russia and the United States put together

He has written some very good poems, but he is ________ known for his short stories

This material is the cheapest in the store, but it has the same quality as ________

Though I was a newcomer, I was sure of myself and no doubt I could do better than ________ of the clerks in the other office

Eating more nutrients than the body needs doesn’t make its function better, ______ overfilling the oil lamp makes it lighten more brightly

Mr Wan was ________ to his son’s graduating ceremony, and he was asked to deliver a speech in the presence of all the graduates

—How was your recent visit to Qingdao?

　 —It was great We visited some friends, and spent the days at the ________ seaside

– How do you like the essays written by the students?

– ________

The fridge I bought at the second-hand shop is almost new ________, it works quite well

The big earthquake is still on ________ clothing is needed ________ in the mountain village