—I am so sorry to have come late for the meeting.
—It is not your fault.With ________ rush－hour traffic and ________ heavy rain，it is no wonder you were late.

As is known to all, ________ People's Republic of China is ________ biggest developing country in the world.(2011·陕西)

George couldn't remember when he first met Mr. Anderson, but he was sure it was ________ Sunday because everybody was at ________ church.

I don't know who invented ________ telephone, but it's really ________ most wonderful invention.

Italy is ________ most attractive European country and how I wish I would go there for________ second time.

I don't think the experiment is ________ failure.At least we have gained ________ experience for future.

Being able to afford ________ drink would be ________ comfort in those tough times.(2012·山东)

First impressions are the most lasting.After all, you never get ________ second chance to make ________ first impression.(2010·北京)

It is generally accepted that ________ boy must learn to stand up and fight like ________ man.(2011·全国)

Dr.Peter Spence, ________ headmaster of the school, told us, “________ fifth of pupils here go on to study at Oxford and Cambridge.”