1. —He says he is still reading The Old Man and the Sea
—He can’t __________ (还在读那本书). I gave it to him ages ago and it’s quite a short book. (read)
2. Helen had to shout to make __________ (人们听到她的话) above the music at yesterday’s party. (herself)
3. Every possible means __________ (已用来) to prevent the air pollution, but the sky is still not clear. (use)
4. The boy couldn’t give the teacher a good reason for __________ (他上学迟到). (be)
5. From the distance __________ (来了一个士兵) who was riding a horse. (come)