— What do you think of modem music?— It is often considered not as good as ___________ of the past.

Finally he _____ that he was not interested in our offer.

Our factory has been developing rapidly these days． This year’s production is five times ______ it was ten years ago．

With no bridge, they had to swim across the river to the _______ bank to ______ the news.

----Which do you prefer, noodles or dumplings? ----_________, thanks. I'd like some rice.