--- The earthquake last night was really terrible.
--- ______, no people were injured or killed, and they escaped in time.

–It’s too late to go to the football match now; ______,it’s being to rain.

A car accident happened on the highway because of the heavy fog, but
　　　 no one got seriously injured.

Men are equally as good as women at taking care of others; better ______, male nurses can be a great help in keeping patients still while they receive painful treatment.

He never gave up his dream and ______ achieved his goal.

---How is everything going on with you in Europe?
---Quite well. Not so smoothly as I hoped_____.

It seems that living green is               easy and affordable. A small step makes a big difference.

Although Linda tried hard in the exam, she did ______ than her brother.

He was breathing ______ after the relay race.