He arrived early,____ to have a look at his favourite pop star.

For some reason, we hurriedly ended our meeting, 　　　 a lot of problems to be settled.

　　　 with an important decision, one that can affect his future, he doesn’t know what to do.

David stayed inside himself, ______ to be alone, or in a corner of the cabin.

I can’t stand _____ with Jane in the same office. She just refuses ____ talking while she works.

It was proved that drunk­driving was________for the death of five people in Nanjing.

It rained heavily in the south,            serious flooding in several provinces.\

          to work overtime that evening, I missed a wonderful film.

The teacher told us that everyone has an important role ________in protecting the earth from________.