The number of foreign students attending Chinese universities ________ rising steadily since 1990.[ ]

236. His order is _____ we ______ completethe task in five days.

Why didn’t you ask us for help when you were in trouble—I __________. I managed perfectly well on my own.

–Would it bother you if I asked for your opinionon this report–______.

The sports meeting of our school all of us had looked forward to _________ in _________ fine weather, which was beyond our expectation.