____ himself with necessary knowledge and skills, Tom went to the job market with much confidence.

As the final examination is coming , the students are busy ____ it.

Upon ______ the office, he saw the message on his desk.

The old man used _____ in front of his house and he has got used to _______ like that.

      more attention, the tree could have grown better.

   a rely, he decided to write a sixth letter.

      is a good of exercise for both the young and the old.

The news reporters hurried to the airport, only        the film stars had left.

I’m sorry        written you a letter at the tine.

It is said that the book our Chinese teacher referred to is worth        .