Thousands of athletes _______ in many countries competed ________ medals in the 2008 OlympicGames in Beijing[ ]

None of the shoes in the shops are the right size. They are _____ too big _____ too small.

____ they are very tired, they feel happy becausethey’re finally finished their project.

Contrary to the opinion of the public, thechairman decided to appoint _______ he thought was equal to the job.

Forty minutes _______ for the children to finish all the work.