— You should have prepared your speech for the meeting, Mr. Smith. — Yes, I know. But how could I _____ the meeting date fixed so soon?

_______ surprised me most was _______ such a little girl of seven could play the piano so well.

Some house plants grow better if placed near a window with plenty of sunlight ______ others prefer to be in a more shaded spot.

My father asked me ______ with me.

At the beginning of a speech, it is very important to grab the audience's attention and make them interested in ____ you have to say．