At the beginning, he started his business on a shoestring (零星资金) and build it up _____

The actress received an award for her ______ tocharity work.

Did you scold him for failing in the maths test?—Yes, but I’d rather I _______.[ ]

His English is as ______ as his Chinese.

Today’s children are raised in a way that is totally different from how their parents were _____. [ ]