The new machine, as is reported in the local newspaper, will work twice as fast, _____ greatly reducing costs

Tom was to blame for the incidentBut _______his positive attitude , we forgave him because “Every man has his faults.”

What is your favourite sport—I love ____basketball with his classmate..

To my surprise, the manager ______ 30 dollars from my salary without any good reason.

I’m sorry to_ _______you，but can you tell me the way to the nearestsupermarket?—I will do some shopping，too .Shall we walk there together?