When it was clear _________ she did not speak a word of English,I tried to talk to her using the Spanish I learned while living in Europe.

We haven’t got any coffee. Let’s have tea __________.

It was not ________ the many blows hereceived ________ the lack of fighting spirit________ led to his losing thegame.

There is a common belief ________ the year 2011 will be an excellent year for China. [ ]

Excuse me. Could you tell me ______— Yes, and New York is the most beautifulplace that I have ever lived.