---Did you notice John was not at home today?
---No. If ________ working, I would have noticed it.
---Excuse me, I want to have my watch fixed, but I can't find a repair shop.
---I know one nearby.________ I'll show you.
---You don’t seem to be quite yourself today.What’s wrong?
---Oh, I’m suffering from a cold.Not serious, _________.
---The education system rather than the teachers _______ to answer for the overburden on the students.
---I agree.I hope the reform being carried out in our country at present will bring about the _______ results.
---I'm sorry. I can't stay with you. I've got to go.
---________.
---What happened?
---As you know, my schoolmates never ______their clothes well.