Having gone through several rounds of selection, the young man ______ gained a chance to perform in China Talent.

My parents lent me the money. ________, I couldn’t have afforded the trip.   

When we got there, he was about to leave. So he only had time to explain _______ to us how he ________ our plan.

Most of the evidence was destroyed in the fire. _____, it would be almost impossible to prove Jim guilty.

With the word “ PM2.5” _________ appearing in media reports, people pay greater attention to it and seek health tips for smoggy days.