He is strict with himself in the work, so the manager ____ him a lot.

My parents always ________ the best in me and encourage（鼓励） me.

Listen! Is that Pingping playing the guitar? —No. It __________be Pingping. He has gone to Beijing.

I’m going to the States for further study. —How long ____ you ___there?

_____ a year does your school have sports meetings?—Twice a year. [ ]