—Mom，dad is smoking again!—Well，let him cut it ________ gradually since old habits die hard.

It’s impossible for ____ few people to finish ____ a lot of work in only two days. 

I’m certain David’s told you his business troubles. _________, it’s no secret that he owes a lot of money to the bank.

When the great man arrived, the club’s manager picked him up _____.

The weather was bad and the food was terrible , ___the holiday was very disappointing .