It is not a secret that CEOs of major companies earn a large amount each year.— I agree. ____ the hard economic times, it seems that their salaries have remained the same.

ntil the 11th century, when a young lady brought a fork to Italy, _____.

You look so healthy!— Yeah, I like eating apples. An apple a day keeps the _________ away.

The notice came around two in the afternoon________the meeting would be postponed. (2012·江苏，27)

_ beyond words, the businessman agreed to donate some money to help the sick.