Tom has much difficulty _______ Chinese sohe often asks me ______ help

I didn’t like the story, ______ , it’s too long, also it was written by a writer I don’t know

The department manager promised ______ told her who stole the necklace would be rewarded. To her surprise, ______ she said, there was no response.

Now that you like the garden so much,why not buy it?—Well, I can’t afford _______ garden.

When I was at a loss, the thought of traveling abroad did____to me.