The smile on Jessica’s face ____________ (表明) that she liked the flowers.
The old man could do nothing but lie in the street, waiting for the arrival of __________ (救援) workers.
This job is much more difficult than one might ___________ (料想).
Mr. Green has never smoked since his wife ___________ (劝说) him to give it up.
Recently many companies are ___________ (遭受) from a shortage of skilled staff.