1 . 他经常刮胡子，但第二天胡子还是会长出来。
Often he would shave it ______, but the next day he would have a beard just the same.

2 . 他建议组建一支规模较小的军队，由训练有素、装备精良的士兵组成。
He proposed a smaller army to be composed ______ better-trained and better-equipped soldiers.

4 . 为了满足当地的需求，星期天商店将从九点开到七点。
In response_______local demand, we will be opening this store from nine till seven on Sundays.

6 . 我是第一名，但是除此之外我看不出我与其他人有什么不同。
I was the first, but beyond that I see nothing to set me apart ______ anyone else.

7 . 我开始冒险是为了给生命带来激情，所以我根本没想过停止这个事业。
I started my adventure to bring my passion ____ life so I don’t even think of going without it.