Task 7. Fill in each of the blanks with the expressions given below. Change the form where necessary. Each expression can be used only once. regardless of give away fall ill pass away up to have no intention of doing sth. leave behind might (just) as well in attendance to this day 1. I felt terribly sorry to learn that his sister __________ after having fought against cancer for three years. 2. The Chinese swimmer was _____________ at the beginning of the women's 100-meter freestyle final, but she didn't give up and finally took the lead. 3. The rich man thinks that he will die in disgrace if he does not ____________his money for the public good. 4. They ________________letting him go and would like him to stay on after his present contract expires. 5. __________ seven million students are graduating from university this year. This will undoubtedly add to the employment pressure in the job market. 6. If he is determined to do something, he will do it ______________ what other people will say. 7. The movie was a complete waste of time. I ________________ have stayed at home. 8. The authorities promise to introduce an effective health service so that people do not need to spend too much money when they _____________. 9. Thousands of people were ______________at yesterday's strike, which caused great confusion. 10. They got to know each other in their 20s and _____________ they are still in close touch with each other.