_____ being too large, the color and the style of the dress suit me well

Up to Tuesday’s attack, the worst school shooting in the U. S. was in March 1998 in Jonesboro,______two boys, aged 11 and 13, shot and killed a teacher and four girls.

______ the crisis of economy getting more and more serious, the government is searching for ways to improve people’s life

With so many problems __________, the new mayor will have a hard time in his poor town.

The teacher and writer, as well as many guests ____ invited to the party held yesterday.