I can’t find Xiao Ping. Where did you see him this morning?— In the reading room _________ he often studies in.

He had an expression of resentment（不高兴）, as if Martin＿＿＿a fool of him.

I think the story is not so ______ as that one.

The society today offers the young generation more chances to their talent and skills.[ ]

Have you ____ your brother to give up smoking? — No. I talked to him yesterday but he would have none of my advice.