The news came as quite a shock to us __________ a ship with 82 passengers on board sank near the north coast.
—What’s the price of petrol these days? —It ________ frequently since last year.
Hardly ________ when the flood peak arrived.
—$100,but that is my last offer. —________
He wants to see ________ much stronger China within ________ rest of his life.
—Mike, you failed the exam? —That's right. I didn't pass. ________, anyway?