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Paul shows little ______ in the piano competition.— Yes, but his mother insists that he should catch the chance.

This term all the teachers in Xinghua are thinking about ___________ to make the students learn better by changing their teaching ways.

Tom was very anxious for the coming exam and told me worriedly, “______, I suppose I’m frightened of failing.”

Would you like to have some ____________ for dinner—Yes, please. It’s my favorite.