In spite of all ________ has been said, quite a lot of people are still uncertain about the prices of housing in China.
David had prepared carefully for the chemistry exam, as he wanted to be sure of passing it at the first _____.
— Why was it so noisy over there? — The Twins were surrounded by their fans ____ they stepped out of the hall.
Tom was caught cheating in an important exam. _____, he lost a golden chance of taking part in this competition.
— How do you like his new novel? — It is ____ interesting than I expected.
Among the children ______ the professor telling stories.