The girl has a great interest in sport and ____ badminton classes twice a week over the last three years.

The famous musician, as well as his students, ____ to perform at the opening ceremony of the 2012 Taipei Flower Expo.

Jim ______ a late night film at home when, right in the middle a thrilling scene, the television went blank.

On Monday morning it usually ________ me an hour drive to work although the actual distance is only 20 miles.

— I don’t understand why you didn’t go to the lecture yesterday afternoon.

— Have you heard about the recent election?
— Sure, it ________ the only thing on the news for the last three days.

If nothing ________, the oceans will turn into fish deserts.

Around two o’clock every night, Sue will start talking in her dream. It somewhat ________ us.

“What do you want to be?” asked Mrs. Crawford. “Oh, I ________ president,” said the boy, with a smile.

I ________ to visit you later that day, but I had to phone and cancel.