He hurried to the stadium without supper, _________ the football match he had been looking forward to watching was cancelled.

__________ in the fields on a March afternoon, he could feel the warmth of spring.

In order to gain a bigger share in the international market, many state-run companies are striving _______ their products more competitive.

.Professor White has received a letter ___ to give a lecture in Peking University.

 The old couple, ________ in the small village for years, can tell the names of all the villagers.