The long absence of rain _______ leads to a serious drought in the southwest of China, which draws the concerns of the whole country.
Don’t start reading a book ________ you find that it’s one you can read with ease and understanding.
Nancy, ________ for about half a year to apply for a job as an airline hostess, finally took a position at a shopping center.
We are strongly against the company's decision _______ it will fire half of its staff in the following years.
Eric, a middle-aged fashion designer, is very happy because the clothes be designed have never been ________.
You _______ an A on your term paper, but you quoted a little bit more from others' papers.