We’ve published large quantities of books. This year______ we’ve published three million copies.

If what your friend comes up with surprise you, don’t reject it immediately. _____, imagine that it is true.

If we leave right away,____ we’ll arrive on time.

A society cannot be successful if it throws tradition away, but it cannot be successful ____if we do something to stop progress.

Those poor and needy teenagers were excited to find a shop at the corner where they could buy ____ priced bikes.

Don’t defend him any more. It’s obvious that he ______ destroyed the fence of the garden even without apology.

 Do not let any failures discourage you, for you can never tell ________ close you may be to victory.

 --- The final score of the basketball match was 93—94. --- So we were only ______ beaten.

He had planned to make a compromise, but ______ he changed his mind at the last minute.

 Zhengnengliang, or positive energy, _______a term used in the book Positive Energy by Richard Wiseman, has developed into a popular phrase in Chinese society where people approach life with optimism and confidence.

-- You seem to be burning yourself out with so much work!-- ______. I'm dying for a thorough rest and a good workout.

 ---Irene, do you really want to go out?---It may rain. ________, I will go out; I don’t mind the rain.

Progress so far has been very good . _______ ,we are sure that the project will becompleted on time.

As soon as his teacher begins lecturing, he begins to doze off, not intentionally but _____.

Excited by the news, Marin lay in bed with her eyes ______ open while all her family were ______ asleep.

______, you were always there to help, and I will always treasure that.

As soon as his teacher begins lecturing, he begins to doze off, not intentionally but _______.

________for her，Chen Zhong，the last champion，had no chance to take part in the finals.

Nowadays, Chinese consumers are increasingly aware of their rights.       , safety and quality issues remain top concerns.

A football suddenly flew over our head and it ______ missed hitting a child playing nearby.