1. The chances are that Alan will be accepted to study music at Oxford. 

2. It is doubtful  Professor Potts will take early retirement.

3. He's bound to take the Head's Job unless there's a last-minute hitch.

4. In all likelihood the cause of the fire in the gym was an electrical fault.

5. no intention of staying there any 

6. as not to wake

7. owing to fact that

8. resulted in a rapid rise

1. .........chances are that Alan will be accepted to study music at Oxford. 

2. ........is doubtful  Professor Potts will take early retirement.

3. ........bound to take the Head's Job unless there's a last-minute hitch.

4. ........all likelihood the cause of the fire in the gym was an electrical fault.

5. .........no atention of staying there any.....

6. .......as not to wake......

7. .....owing to the fact that....

8. .....resulted in a rapid rise.....