【推荐1】I had already taken steps to________ a solution to the problem.（根据句意填空）

【推荐2】It was difficult, ________（固然）, but somehow we managed to finish the job. （根据汉语提示完成句子）

【推荐3】尽管斯蒂芬父亲的职业生涯很成功，但很多人，包括他的高中队友和教练，都认为斯蒂芬太矮、太瘦、太弱，无法延续他父亲的荣耀。(too...to...结构)
Despite his father’s successful career, Stephen was thought by many people, including his high school teammates and coaches, to be ________________ in his father’s footsteps.

【推荐1】As a doctor, Brooks has to __________________(随时了解) the latest developments in medicine. (根据汉语提示完成句子)

【推荐2】________ ________ ________(了解……的动态；跟踪)the progress of the project takes up most of my time. （根据汉语提示完成句子）

【推荐3】对于一支 1.1万人的员工队伍，很难及时了解到所有人的动态。
With eleven thousand employees, it’s very difficult to _______ _______ _______ them all.