The saying “last man standing” refers to a(n)____(compete), contest, or other situation where the field of participants is narrowed until only a single individual remains. Occasionally, the term may be used to describe a winning couple or team rather ____an individual

    The exact origins of the term are ____ (certain). Some believe the term ____ (original) applied to the last boxer to remain during a match. Others claim the term came from old - fashioned spelling bees, where participants either gave up ____ were judged “out” and asked to sit. Perhaps the most widely use of the term is in connection with a tontine (联合养老制), an agreement in____ a number of persons collectively own something of value, often land. Interest in a tontine cannot ____ (pass) to another party, so the last man standing, in this case the last person alive gets the entire interest. Throughout history, tontines have been dangerous investments.

    Today, the term is used in a number of ____ (situation). It may refer to the winner in any ____ (give) contest. It may even refer to the last person to continue his attempt ____ (achieve) a goal after the others have given up.