______ that he has wasted too much time, the boy is determined to stop playing video games.

China recently tightened its waters controls near the Huangyan Island to prevent Chinese fishing boats from _______ in the South China Sea.

The pilot asked all the passengers on board to remain________ as the plane was making a landing.

______ a piece of ice outside in such hot weather, and you’ll soon find it melt.

Don’t use words, expressions, or phrases_______ only to people with specific knowledge,

I didn’t mean ________ anything, but those apples looked so good I couldn’t resist__________ one.

— My son failed to be accepted by the firm after the interview.
— Now that he wasn’t well prepared, he might as well ______.

______ at failing in the math exam, John wouldn’t like to talk about it to his parents.

---Which would you rather ___ , tea or coffee?
---Neither. I would like some bread if you don’t mind .

With a label _______ to each luggage, it won’t take you long to find yours.