英语：把下面的句子写成一个复合句

英语：把下面的句子写成一个复合句
要求：Rewrite the following by putting the short sentences into complex sentences,or sentences with participial (分词) ,prepositional,or other phrases:1.The dean issued a bulletin.It said the library would remain open on weekends.2.He returned to his hometown.He had been away for twelve years.He looked in vain for the familiar landmarks.3.We have made some progress.We still have a long way to go.4.There were over two hundred passengers on board the plane.About one third of them were foreigners.5.She appeared on the stage.A stormy applause broke forth.6.The new workers are young and inexperienced.They are eager to learn from the veteran workers.