With exports     an important role in its economic growth now, this province has been affected by the global economic downturn.

John slept late quite often and his frequent lateness for work led to        .

With a lot of difficult problems_____, the newly-elected Prime Minister will have a hard time.

The sales _____ steadily, the factory needs an increasing supply of raw material.                                                   

 Zhang Ziyi and Wang Feng, both of them ______ in the media spotlight, get romantically involved.