【题目】Much as he claims he _________ a good taste of his own, he can't get rid of the influence of clever advertisements.

【题目】According to the latest rule, people _______sort household garbage into four categories.

【题目】—Oh! Dear! It's so dark here.

【题目】In the bright sunlight the surface of the lake looks as if it____dotted with shining diamonds.

【题目】It is only when people live on à very limited diet_________ it is necessary to make a special effort to supply the missing vitamins.

【题目】Word got round quickly throughout the country that the national women's volleyball team _________the championship in the Olympic Games.

【题目】We didn't travel much during the holiday, ______ because of the tight budget, but also because of the huge crowds.

【题目】I was about to pick up the receiver_________ the phone stopped ringing, which annoyed me a lot.

【题目】—Ouch! I_______ this really bad toothache for about three days.

【题目】Opportunity and luck always shows appreciation for those _____ are bold in struggling.