China replaced Japan in 2010 as No. 2 economy, _____ China’s continuing rise in economic and political influences.

I would sooner ________ the chance, which is not easily taken, than ________ my friend.

The old man came         to the  railway station，only          the train was slowly pulling out of the station．

_____his poor health , he was still at work late into the night.

Mr. Taylor,          of the urban life, is considering          his last years in the countryside after his retirement.