Tom was caught cheating in an important exam. _____, he lost a golden chance of taking part in this competition.

 As he works in a remote area, he visits his parents only ____.

My house is located near the main street, so my family were____ upset by the outside noise.

Are you paying now, or shall I ＿＿＿＿＿＿ to you? 

I got to know him five years ago. We have been in close touch with each other ______.