Nowadays people are more concerned about the environment ________ they live.

In spite of all ________ has been said, quite a lot of people are still uncertain about the prices of housing in China.

Many people tried to leave the country, ________ there was much violence and a serious shortage of food supply.

Nissan's plants in Zhengzhou and Guangzhou, ________ operate in cooperation with Dongfeng Motor Corp., remained closed.

I don't like feeding the animals, but I need money, so ________.

The Chinese government promised that under no circumstances ________ the efforts to provide universal and low­cost health care.

I have been living in the United States for 20 years, but seldom ________ so lonely as now.

I am certain by no means ________ his word since he has promised an amount of money to the poor.

So quickly ________ is a possibility today may be a reality tomorrow.

Look! The ground is wet. It must have rained last night, ________？