Alex has been in China for quite a few years. ________, he speaks fluent Chinese.
In April, thousands of holidaymakers remained ________ abroad due to the volcanic ash cloud.
The project is based on an agreement, one of ________ purposes is to ensure that the project can be accomplished before the deadline.
Until we have discussed all the details, no decision _______ about any new operations.
Never before ______ such a wonderful place ______ Qingdao.
The suggestion of the meeting __________was not adopted by the chairman, so the meeting would be held on time.