Life is not always that smooth and I hope you can force a laugh _________ pain.

________, I prefer to listen to classical music rather than rock ’n’ roll.

You have no idea how she finished the relay race _________ her foot injured so much.

27．So far, my home village has changed________recognition.

—Can I get the house cheaper?
— Sorry, it’s ______ my power to sell it any cheaper.

—Mary, I have got a new cell phone number!
—Oh, hold on. I’ll put it down just_____.

Traditionally, people make cakes _____ chicken, duck, tortoise, pig, cow or sheep with rice flour to celebrate the festivals.  

28. The Norman invasion of England had great influences ______ the English language.

I thought I was going to fail the exam, but I passed _______.

23. Thousands of years ago, people killed the wild horse that lived around _____ food. _____ time, people began to catch and raise animals .