In China, smokers have to face the reality that ______ people are dying of lung cancer.

Scott was very nervous at the beginning, but finally he _____ his courage to speak it out, and the teacher accepted his apology and forgave him.

Some retired people have nothing to do. They often get together and ___for hours talking about their past experiences.

John has got a very good job in the government .—_______ he looks so happy.

Picasso’s paintings, which are among the greatest, are reported _______ in Chengdu right now.