Martin was_____ to win the 100-meter race, but he fell to the ground and missed the chance.

I’m sorry, I am too busy to help you, but my brother canI’ve told him to—______

(2013·福建高考)The famous musician, as well as his students, ________ to perform at the opening ceremony of the 2012 Taipei Flower Expo

The manager promised to keep me_______ how our business was going on

Though faced with so many difficulties, they are _____ about their future.