_______the money shortage, many small companies closed down.

Look! There are lots of children on the beach. Theyare _____________ and happy.

People pay more attention to protecting environment. There _________ less pollution in the future.

I wonder why you won’t do it as ____. It’s the third time you have done so.

.In an effort to maintain social balance, the Chinese government several years ago _______a policy of encouraging college graduates to take official positions in rural areas.