When asked about their opinion about the schoolmaster ,many teachers would prefer to see him step aside __________ younger men

（天津市河东区201 4年高三二模考试）12. Jim wanted to keep fit, so he spent as much time as he_______ exercise.

He began to __________ because every means _______ tried already

Let’s have a game of tennis; the loser hasto treat the other to a hot dog—

Diego Maradona is always considered as a ___ figure. On the one hand, he is one of the greatest football star looked up to by youngsters in the history. On the other hand, he is always a troublemaker.