1．That scientist was devoted to the study ________ and finally he achieved a great success.
2．The trees stand ________ the path.
3．His uncle chose to ________ the countryside.
4．If you keep on eating like this, losing weight is ________.
5．If you are late, you should ________ to the teacher either at the time or after class.
1.day in and day out 2.parallel with 3.settle in 4.out of the question 5.make an apology