11. The couple both lost their jobs, which leaves the family badly ________.

12. It is said that they ________(offer) 200,000 yuan for the house up to now.

13. His house was near a park but there was a road ________ between.

14. There was a time ________ women were looked down upon and could not find satisfying jobs.

15. Ancient China was a place ________ states were often at war with each other.

16. I find ________ pleasant to work with the new boss.

17. The two strangers were talking with each other cheerfully as if they ________(be) friends for ages.

18. In explanation ________ the job cuts, the firm said that orders had been lower than expected.

19. "________ fun!" she said with a laugh.

20. ________ time goes by, the weather is becoming warmer and warmer.

答案 1. making 2. out 3. when 4. with 5. drunk 6. reaction 7. to 8. in 9. convincing 10. off 11. off 12. have offered 13. in 14. when 15. where 16. it 17. had been 18. of 19. What 20. As

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I once had a friend that was diagnosed with terminal cancer. And the news was that he might only ___1___ up to six months was a great ___2___ to him. It was also amazing to his family, his wife and his friends. In spite of the serious illness, he was initially determined to look for all ___3___ treatments that might cure his disease or ___4___ his life. I think that you tend to look for every possible way in the hope of saving your life, ___5___ you find yourself in such situations. ___6___, as months