Our failure to ________ ourselves to modern life often causes us trouble in our work.[ ]

The disaster relief funds are already ______ so that people in the earthquake-stricken area can carry out reconstruction work without delay.

He spoke with Clare, the telephone rang three times

This is not an economical way to get more water; ____, it is very expensive

Mr Green stood up in defence of the 16-year-old boy,saying that he was not the one____．[ ]