When the H1N1 virus____ at first in Mexico, no one had the least idea that it would spread so rapidly throughout the world.
The soldiers ran as fast as they could, ______ to catch the fleeing enemies.
______ for half a month, the town was running out of food and clothing.
_______ for the coming examinations before, I have no time for the film.
The books _______ belong to Mr. Smith.
How little Franz regretted the days ______ playing in the woods and fields.