China's image is improving steadily, with more countries__________ its role in international affairs.

An early typewriter produced letters quickly and neatly; the typist, _____couldn't see his work on his machine.

We’d better discuss everything _______ before we work out the plan.

Anearlytypewriterproducedlettersquicklyandneatly;thetypist,_____couldn'tseehisworkonhismachine.

The musician along with his band members ___________ ten performances in the last three months.