I’m sorry I didn’t phone you，but I’ve been very busy ________ the past couple of weeks

________ I take the book out?—I’m afraid not.

He is a stranger to me though we have met twice before[ ]

Not earning enough money this month, I had to ____my expenses. [ ]

___________ on both sides of the street ___________excited fans who wanted to see the famous football player named David Beckham.