The modern English name didn't come into common use ______ the late Middle Ages. 

My little sister really likes her new boyfriend, _____  my parents won't say anything at all about it.

The sun has tanned my face considerably _____  I  began working on the beach at eighteen.

Allison quit her job ____ the working environment and the salary were far from what she had imagined.

_____ the increasing use of cell phones, there are more people suffering from brain tumors.

Some people are fond of going shopping, ______ others prefer staying at home and watching TV.

We should use public transportation as often as possible ____ the problem of global warming become even more serious.

Every student has to turn in his or her report on time. _____, the teacher is not going to accept it.

_____ men and women are able to respect and accept the difference, love has a chance to blossom. (94學測)

____ heroes fail, their determination lives on for others to follow. The glory lies not in the achievement but in the sacrifice.

_____ the shrinking continues, India will disappear in 200 million years. (96學測)

____ Happy Puppy is a new service, we benefit from more than 20 years of experience in breeding and caring for dogs. (96學測)

Prague retains much of its medieval appearance. _____ you go, there are buildings in Romanic, Baroque, and Rococo styles that were popular hundreds of years ago. (97學測)

Prague was seldom visited by foreigners. Since the 1990s, ______, all that has changed. Prague is now one of the most popular tourist attractions in Europe. (97學測)

The Post-it would stay in place _____ you wanted it to. Then you could remove it without damage. (98學測)

Steve's description of the place was _____ vivid that I could almost picture it in my mind. (98學測)

The government is doing its best to preserve the cultures of the tribal people _____ they may soon die out. (99學測)

Post offices would remain open on Saturdays _____ customers can drop off mail or packages, buy postage stamps, or access their post office boxes. (102指考)

Tai Chi Chuan is not only a physical _____ a mental exercise. (104學測)

Knowing perfectly well ____ a troublemaker his son was, the father refused to give the kidnappers any money. (105學測)