The manager of the travel agency was trying hard to figure out how he would attract more customers _____ an extraordinary idea _____  his mind and he immediately knew what to do.

I am quite ______ that the new cosmetics, whether it appears in the form of tablet, capsule, powder or injection, will _______ through the country among young ladies.

The sight of the ruined temple ______ him of the time when he was trapped but_____ to escape from it through a narrow opening in the quake.

In order to get the film shooting finished in time, we have to ______our work but it doesn’t mean some parts will be ______.

My wife’s ______ complaints about the bathroom being too small really gives me a big headache but I can’t do anything but _____ to accept it as it is.

______ the red switch on the left and the flying machine will swiftly go up into the air and _____ its journey.

    A. Pressing; begins   B. Press; begin C. Pressed; begins  D. To press; to begin

What had previously been regarded as ______ property was made collective in the Land Reform Movement.

 You can _______ and start a new life; a small step at a time and happiness will follow.

No teacher except him can ______ to be laughed at in front of so many students without losing temper.

“ The plane _______ in a minute. Please fasten your safety belts and remain on your seats until it has landed,” the stewardess announced in a sweet voice.