A month has ______ and there is no sign of the situation getting any better.
The ancient forests of the Pacific Northwest are the last relatively intact “old growth” ecosystem in America. __46__ principally in northern California, Oregon and Washington, the ancient forests are a vital part of our national heritage. Today, our ancient forests are in __47__. They are being destroyed at the __48__ rate of 60, 000 acres per year. Ninety percent of our ancient forests have __49__. Only 10 % still stand. Overcutting these forests destroys an ecosystem and __50__. The forests provide clean water and air, spawning grounds for salmon, a billion dollar per year fishing industry, abundant wildlife and __51__ drugs.The timber industry in the Pacific Northwest has been undergoing a __52__ since the early 80’s—__53__ the spotted owl became an issue, __54__ has led to steadily falling employment __55__. The industry modernized mills, exported raw logs overseas, and abandoned the Pacific Northwest to other __56__ of the United States. This led to the __57__ of over 26,000 timber-related jobs in Oregon and Washington during the 80’s.Industry claims that environmental laws are to __58__ for the decline in timber jobs in the Pacific Northwest do not __59__ under close examination. __60__, the industry itself is responsible for many of these jobs due to the overcutting of the forests for the past decade.
The fox watched them（ ）from the safety of a nearby field.
It has been announced that physicists from different countries will gather in New York for a ____ next month.
A good employer gives hints to his or her employees without interfering with their creativity.
Sarah put in a special ______ for an extra day’s holiday so that she could attend her friend’s wedding.