—Did the book give the information you needed?—Yes. But _____ it, I had to read the entire book.

The little boy, ____ two attempts to climb over the fence of the garden, decided to have another try.

I remember _______, but I have forgotten the exact number．

Professor Li and his wife are now at work on a novel        next year.

  – Let’s go skating, shall we?--That’s not a good idea; the ice is too thin _____ your weight.