________ the quickening pace of life, competition goes increasingly fierce in all respects of life, bringing great pressure as well as plentiful chances to everyone.
—Tom,did you see the film “Jaws” last night? —Yes,but I really__________,because I had lots of work to do.
—I saw Annie in the supermarket yesterday. —You__________her;she is still studying abroad.
All the people started early so that they__________there in time.
It rained a lot during their journey,so they__________have had a good time.
Had the boy worked harder,he__________the exams.