---Mary has been trained hard for the last two years. ---______ she did so well at the track and field meet yesterday.

Passengers will likely face the usual struggle to get their tickets during festivals, __________ at railway stations, where long lines are expected. 

There was no news；＿＿＿＿, she did not give up hope. 

Many people thought highly of what he said, but        , I thought he just showed himself off.

The opening ceremony of the 29th Beijing Olympic Games was _____ that everybody was greatly impressed_____ it.