I’m determined to be a teacher in the future, following _________ my father’s footsteps.

I’m really tired _______ Tom. He had me _________ for two hours in the rain.

Many houses were completely destroyed in the earthquake. ______, the victims had to live in the shelters provided by the government.

Our teacher punished Tom for his being late for school last month. ______, Tom gets up early every day and is never late again.

You did not perform as well as the other competitors—________，you failed.

By the time I pay off all the money that I borrowed from the bank when I bought my house, I will have been ________.

______ the money, I won’t lend it to you unless you promise to pay back before next Sunday.

Nancy ________ for hours aimlessly along the street, and was unwilling to go back home to face her parents.

Traditionally, people make cakes _____ chicken, duck, tortoise, pig, cow or sheep with rice flour to celebrate the festivals.

It may rain --- you’d better take an umbrella _______.