_ in the north, but now he ____ here．

weight-lifting athlete, Thomas is indeed too large, I think.—But ________ that, he is still one of the best athletes at present.

The news reporters hurried to the airport, only the film stars had left. [ ]

__ back in his chair, the man began to tell us his adventures in the forests.

_____ the city’s public school system should be opento the children of migrant workers has become the focus of discussion.