In spite of the heavy loss left by the earthquake, the people tried to go about their own business （ ） nothing had happened.

He got a job with the corporation in 2000 and has worked there （ ）.

（ ） you can sleep well, you will lose the ability to focus, plan and stay motivated after one or two nights.

They did excellent work; （ ）, they deserve to be praised.

There are some fish stories you just cannot believe（ ）there's a picture. 

He came to the party, （ ）he hadn’t been invited.

Friends are like books. You don’t need a lot of them（ ）they are good.

— The problem is very difficult. I'm afraid you can't work it out now.
— （ ）I fail this time, I will try it again.

The Chinese agricultural tax wasn't completely abolished （ ） 2006, which reduced the farmers' burden greatly. 

（ ）the government agrees to give extra money, the theatre will have to be closed next month.

The police need some more evidence （ ）they can make a conclusion.

The doctor shares his phone number with the patients （ ） they need medical assistance. 

You may borrow this dictionary（ ）you keep it clean.

Mary made coffee （ ） her guests were finishing their meal.

You will be successful in the interview （ ） you have confidence.

Susie's experience is unusual （ ）she travelled 20 countries in only one month.

—Are you ready for Spain?
—Yes, I want the girls to experience that （ ） they’re young.

（ ）she wants to go somewhere, she has to wait for her father to drive her. 

（ ） the police thought he was the most likely one, they could not arrest him since they had no exact proof about it.

Make a note of it （ ） you should forget it.