It was the second time we _____ in holding such important parties.

The athlete fell off his bike when he _____ down the hill.

By the time you have finished reading this book, your meal ______ cold.

I will go to the seaside for a holiday with my family as soon as I ______ what I am doing.

Great Changes ________in Shanghai since 2000.

---I’m sorry!  I would have taken him to hospital if I had known he was seriously ill.
--- But ______ .

—Look! Somebody _____ the sofa.
—Well, it wasn’t me. I didn’t do it.

—It’s time that I ____ on night duty. I must be off now.
—I’d rather you ____ at home on such a family reunion night.