The bank refused to give the company more time, and ________, it broke down.

I’m certain David’s told you his business trouble. ________, it’s no secret that he owes a lot of money to the bank..

Lily seems to know a lot about Hong Kong, but      she has never been there.

He is tearing up what he has written _______ and beginning over again.

John plays football _______, if not better than, David.

After the heavy snow, many students helped to clear away the snow ______ in our school.

The 18 college students in Fudan University should           show their greatest respect to their hero — Zhang Ninghai instead of being cold and unfeeling.

In order to save time, I will __________ mention the events that happened last night to refresh your memories before the discussion.

I don’t like her face;        , she smokes, which is something I hate.

 There was a long queue for coffee. Having waited for 10 minutes, we ____ gave up.

It may rain, but I shall go out_________.

Noise is unpleasant, _____ when you are trying to sleep. 

Mr. Smith is ______ to attend the party to be held next Wednesday.

At Sam’s birthday party he had many guests, who were ________friends of his.

When Helen saw her tutor nod ______ to her, she calmed down and went on with her performance .

I only intended to be there for a few days, but I         ended up staying for a whole month.

Don’t have the children playing _____ in the sun . It’s ______ hot today.

— Ugh, what a mess! You need to clean the room          right now, lazy bones!— But the exam is approaching!

--- Credit cards are       useful when travelling.—True. They save us the trouble of taking too much cash.

There is little chance that we will manage to change the law.          , it is important that we try.