31．—What’s the matter with Christine? —A letter from her parents in California________an attack of homesickness.

For the______ of the customers ,the supermarket hasrecently opened several new branches in town.

Simon is a_______ basketball player. He plays basketball_______.

I _____ in the hospital yesterday. I had to look after my grandfather.

Is there __________ in today’s newspaper—Yes, the top news is about H7N9.