________ the crisis of economy getting more and more serious, the government is searching for ways to improve people’s life.(2013·扬州调研)

f the students have hardly ever beento the Grand Canyon, __

Its Ann’s birthday tomorrow. Will you _____me in buying a present for her？

The little girl likes staying with her grandfather because he can always new stories for her.

My cousin has been happy since he___ to spend more time with his friends.