_____， we went swimming in the river.

Tom’s bedroom was in a （ ）, for books and papers were here and there.

_____, we decided to leave at once, as we didn’t want to risk missing the bus.

We should do as much as we can _____ our country better and more beautiful.

Millions of Americans take vitamins and minerals, （ ） that these pills can help to prevent serious illnesses.

I certainly didn’t appreciate （ ） when I made mistakes.

You can’t rely on Jane as she is ______ changing her mind and you will never know what she is going to do next.

You didn’t take his advice. （ ） his advice, you（ ）such a mistake.

No one should blind himself （ ） the well-known fact.

The patient’s progress was very encouraging as he could_____get out of bed without help.

None of us has a clear idea about _____ to do.

As a Chinese proverb goes， a heavy snow _____ a good harvest year.