The winter of 1990 was extremely bad. ______, most people say it was the worst winter of their lives.

The problem should be dealt with by the government ________ ordinary people.

_____the cause of the oil leaks, the specialists can not draw a conclusion before completing a thorough and detailed investigation.

As a good speaker, it is important that you get your message        to listeners.

I used to feel very nervous when I stood up in front of others, but now I feel quite ______when giving a speech to the school．

Drink driving should be treated as a crime ________ whether the driver causes a crash.

For most Chinese young people in recent years, a house is within sight but _______ for lack of money.

The success of a government should be measured ____ the health and happiness of the people as well as the development of the economy.

With new technology, pictures of underwater valleys can be taken ____ color.