With increasing working pressure, Anthony has ________ time to spend with his friends than before.

Thinking that her daughter was doing homework, the mother left the room, _____ . 

The president of the World Bank says he has a passion for China, ______ he remembers starting as early as his childhood. 

My car’s performance is ___ since the engine’s been tuned and the tires have been changed．

    -- I have warned him of the danger but he insisted on going there alone. -- What a _______ boy!