Off to the east,the sky looked pale enough to _______ the storm would be passing quickly.

The runner in the middle of the race.

This interesting book only ______ me tenyuan and I _______ ten month reading it.

The question came up at the meeting ______ we had enough money for our new research.

Excuse me, Sir. Could you please tell me the way to the Bird Nest — ________ . I am new here. You’d better ask someone else.