When the expression first came into being, people refused （拒绝）to use it but _____ they began to accept it. 

Up to now, Hope Project has helped thousands of students who would       have dropped out of school.

Traffic is bad, ________ in the city center during the rush hours.

Anyone, whether he is an official or a bus driver, should be ______ respected.

The computer, ______________ help we human beings have stepped into the information age, should be made full use of to promote the social development.