Russia's withdrawal of its experts from China did not strangle (压垮) the Chinese people; _____ it stirred up their enthusiasm for greater exertions.
He has recently ____ golf to provide himself with some relaxation.
The island is two kilometers off the coast, and you can’t get there ____ by boat.
No sooner _____ themselves in their seats in the theatre _____ the curtain went up. A. they have settled; before B. had they settled; than C. have they settled; when D. they had settled; than
Both sides have accused of breaking the contract of ____.
Now that she is out of a job, Lucy ____ going back to school, but she hasn’t decided yet.