Time is limited and let's come______ to the point.

She devoted herself ______ to her research and it earned her a good reputation in her field. 

After four years’ research, we now have a ______ better understanding of the disease.

The food ran out early, but __________ the party was a success according to the guests present that evening.

Nelson Mandela, former president of South Africa, devoted himself        to making the black and white equal.

--- In what way will you use your portable computer?--- I’ll use it _____ for giving lectures at home and abroad. 

. ---Do you get together with your old friends?---Yes, from time to time, but not ___ ___.

One thing that most organically grown food products seem to have in common is that they cost more than ________ grown foods.

Jim went to answer the phone. _____ , Harry started to prepare lunch.

The new machine, as is reported in the local newspaper, will work twice as fast, _____ greatly reducing costs.

There was _________ no wind and the air was very hot.

—Do you think it’s a good idea to make friends with your students ? -- ________,I do .I think it’s a great idea .

Mike came here ________ to see you, _____ after he heard that you had returned from abroad.

Last night Mr. Crook didn’t come back at the usual time. ______，he met some friends and stayed out until midnight.

Tom was caught cheating in an important exam. _____, he lost a golden chance of taking part in this competition.

 –Have you finished your experiment report, Jane?--Oh, my god! I’ve _______ forgotten all about that.

City life often provides us more convenience and entertainment than country life, but not ______quiet and easy.

The hotel was nice; the weather was warm; the beaches were beautiful. ________ I’d say it was a great vacation.

It was very lucky to see the "Monster of Lake Tianchi", ______ we didn't see it clearly.

---Students should devote most of their time to studying rather than playing computer games.                                                       ---________.No pains, no gains.