1.(安徽卷)While waiting(wait) for the opportunity to get promoted, Henry did his best to perform his duty.
2.It was owing to luck rather than judgment that the driver succeeded in avoiding an accident.
3.The ancient church was almost burnt out before the firefighters managed to control the big fire.
4.The old lady was terrified_at the thought of the terrifying experience in the forest.(terrify)
5.In contrast to/with me, Tom is more diligent. But by contrast, Mary is much more diligent than Tom.