Where have you been— I ______ in the heavy traffic. OtherwiseI ______ here earlier.

When residents learned on Wednesday that only one of the 13 workers trapped underground _________, they burst into tears

Luckily, the driver stopped the car _____, saving the dog’s life.[ ]

I have two sisters, but_________of them is a teacher.

As is proved, real effective exchange rate appreciation will help improve our country’s industrial structure in the long run, though it ______ some short-term pressure on employment.