3.　　　 In order to get a large sum of money as soon as possible, the kidnappers are t_____________ (威胁)to kill the 5-year-old boy.

2.　　　 D_____________ is a date or time by which you have to do or complete something.

根据所提供的首字母或汉语意思，写出符合句意的单词。

1.　　　 You’d better ______________(削尖) all your pencils before the test.

29. There is no ______ in trying to talk him into joining us. He enjoys being alone.

A. doubt　　　　　　　　　 B. wonder　　　　　　　　　　 C. hope　　　　　　　　　　　　 D. point