_____ the flood， the ship would have reached the destination on time.

They are very jealous （ ） his reputation.

The new house I moved in last month is very （ ） for me as I can get to my company by a direct bus within twenty minutes.

It was in Johnson’s hotel （ ） the business meeting was held last year.

—Do you know （ ） they got to know each other? —It was last year （ ）they both taught Chinese in Scotland.

I have made_____I will never go back on my words.

These three teachers vary_____their manners of teaching.

She （ ） tell white lies to make people feel better, to smooth things over.

So, （ ）, we’ve got to try further funding.

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

There was nothing we could do _____ wait at that moment.

Our main concern is to _____ the living standard of the people.