— Is Alice still performing？ — I’m afraid not. She is said 　　　　 the stage already as she has gone abroad for further study.

The maker of the popular game Angry Birds announced on Tuesday that it would open its first overseas operation in Shanghai, ______ a clear step to further enter the booming Chinese market. 

The child is much too young; I object ______ him alone at home.

The music sounded cheerful and encouraging,         all the people present in high spirits.

 Mrs. White showed her students some old maps          from the library