Russia's withdrawal of its experts from China did not strangle (压垮) the Chinese people; _____ it stirred up their enthusiasm for greater exertions.
Next to biology, I like physics _______.
By the time you finish the book, you ______ more about Chinese history.
It is not failure itself but the attitude we have towards it ______ matters.
I just choose a simpler life style, _____ where I can ride my bike all over and do not have to make a great living to survive.
Jane got up at 7, dressed and made herself up, and thenherself in the mirror before going to work.