Russia's withdrawal of its experts from China did not strangle (压垮) the Chinese people; _____ it stirred up their enthusiasm for greater exertions.
It was in New ZealandElizabeth first met Mr. Smith.
The house still needed a lot of work, but ___ the kitchen was finished.
Little Johnny felt the bag, curious to know what it ____.
Liza ___ well not want to go on the trip --- she hates traveling.
The road conditions there turned out to be very good,was more than we could expect.