I don’t understand how you got a ticket. I always ______ you ______ a careful driver.

— The terrible accident is under investigation.

— Actually, quicker action _________ those workers trapped in the mine.

 All the students in our class are working hard every day, and the result _____ to be good in the coming examination.

I lost my way in complete darkness and ________ it began to rain.

Surprisingly, Susan’s beautiful hair reached below her knees and made _____ almost an overcoat for her.

Reportedly, yesterday a group of American soldiers were walking along the road in Iraq when a bomb was _______, three of whom were killed.

—How was Robert's cooking?

—Oh, pretty good. I was quite _____.

—Jack, this is the third time that you have been late this week.

—Sorry, sir, but I was ____ for 15 minutes on the way here in the traffic jam.

 The maker of the popular game Angry Birds announced on Tuesday that it would open its first overseas operation in Shanghai, _____ a clear step to further enter the booming Chinese market. 

______ send officials abroad for training, I think it is better for the government to directly admit people who have studied and worked overseas.