The novel was completed in 1978， the economic system has seen great changes．

John failed his final exam— I’m not surprised at the news ____________, he is never seen busy with his lessons[ ]

Why are you staring at me? — You look stupid! The way you wear is _____ annoys me most. [ ]

Claire had her luggage anhour before her plane left.

The birds ran away______ all directions_______ they caught sight of a man coming near.