In some developed countries, larger population is ______________ in their big cities.

Sheldon could have defeated Howard in the match, but he _______ too careless at the last minute. 

 Only ticket­holders were ________ to the stadium for the concert given by Jay Chou, so many of his fans were turned away.

3.As the years passed， many occasions--- birthdays， awards， graduations ____ with Dad’s flowers. 

 The girl _______ in bed _______ to us that she had _______ the dictionary on the bookshelf.