I think it unwise to live ______ one’s income, as is the case with a lot of young people today, who often turn to their parents for help.

Some abstract modern paintings were ______ my understanding; I simply couldn’t figure out what the painters really wanted to tell us. 

____ my specially-made bicycle is being made for a long journey.

The winter of 1990 was extremely bad. ______, most people say it was the worst winter of their lives. 

Eric had received training in computer for one year _______ he found a job in a big company.