It’s always difficult being in a foreign country, ___________if you can’t speak the language.

Running a company is not ______ a matter of hiring people—they also need to be trained.

Although the country has had political independence for over a century,   it needs the support of its neighbors.

        ，the wind died down and people began to appear on the street.

. --- Jack failed in the maths exam again. He’s too stupid.--- In my opinion, he’s __________ lazy than stupid.