1．The island is deserted,and the chance for the _______ of the three _______ from the 
   wrecked ship is slim.(survive)
2．The starving little girl bought the _______ piece of black bread before the shop 
   closed with the only penny in her pocket.(remain)
3．When Mary told her parents she was marrying Jack,they begged her to take everything
   into ______ before she made the decision, _______ that Jack is not _______ enough.
   (consider)
4．Little John has a _______ for literature and the critics commented as a rare _______
   young writer when he first published his works at the age of 13.(gift)
5．There is _______ about a great deal of truth in what he says,but the judge is still
   _______ about his purpose.(doubt)
6．During the _______ argument, both sides became very _______ and no one could control
   themselves.(heat)
7．The _______ were told to _______ him as the most honorable guest.(reception)
8．To gain more evidence,the police had _______ filmed the conversations between the
   boss and his ________.(secret)