The boy slipped out of the room and headed for the swimming pool without his parents' _____.

We can’t afford such an expensive car. You know, our total _____ adds up to no more than $10,000 a year. 

A few _____ looked at him curiously when he suddenly stopped and burst out crying. 

The factory near the seaside was closed down as a(n) ________ of the terribly bad management and fund shortage.

The two parties are holding the talk in a friendly________ at present. Hopefully，they will reach an agreement.