1.

Not a single person attended the event, and no journalists came either. It was a … .

2.

The Telegraph … covering the news that business executives in the company had been found guilty of insider trading.

3.

Karen: “You could see by her face that she was more than a little annoyed. She was … .

4.

Tom and I met over twenty years ago. We … as soon as we met. 

5.

It was reported yesterday that the new mayor of Chicago is determined to … crime in the inner city areas. 

6.

How long … in this company?

7.

Some people feel there is too much … in the media, and that we should have more freedom to publish.

8.

Caroline: “This report has to be finished by tomorrow mid-day, so we are rather … .”

9.

Damian: “Do you think you can finish that report by the end of today?”

Lisa: “Oh yes. … by five pm easily.

10.

The new project management tools have a lot of … features.

11.

Vancouver is a wonderful city with a … around Stanley Park.

12.

By the time we arrive they … for an hour already.

13.

Tom: “Wait a minute, I think … with you.”

14.

I need a vacation. I … for two years.

15.

There are a number of successful businesses already in the telemarketing field in western Ontario. I would say … .

16.

Sasaki: ” … I would have chosen JDR Inc., but it wasn’t my choice.”

17.

Thailand is the … place I’ve been to this year.

18.

Nanami: “I really didn’t want to contact the client until tomorrow, but Hideki insisted … at once.”

19.

The photocopier completely … . It doesn’t work at all. 

20.

Doctor Simmonds … travel widely when she was younger, but she doesn’t so much anymore. 

21.

Pete: “There was no need to … . she was only following your instructions. You should apologise to her.”

22.

During April and May we are … to take a vacation.

23.

After a lot of research and discussion, we … that it would be a good time to invest in the market.

24.

… is a serious problem in places like Mumbai and Hong Kong.

25.

Our … department is hiring four new programmers over the next two months. 

26.

Because of the extra work she is doing, Jane is … than she was last year.

27.

Choose the correct sentence

28.

They had just built a new ice … for the ice-hockey team.

29.

It’s advisable … his offer this time, he probably won’t make another one after this.

30.

Henry: “I’m so sorry I’m late. I … my alarm clock!”

31.

Jamie: “Can you wait until I get back? I’m … to the bank.”

32.

Several building and vehicles were damaged. Police say the … is caused by a small group of people.

33.

I would love to … around the British Isles.

34.

Kanako has been given … by her company to study at Harvard.

35.

Due to the … heat, we had to stop work for the day.

36.

Paul was late for work because of … on the highway. 

37.

A: “If you work late and get up early, you’re going to exhaust yourself very quickly.”

B: “I know, I shouldn’t … .”

38.

Lizzy can’t go to school because she has a … and a… of 38.5 degree.

39.

Sales fell a little last month, but so far this month they … .

40.

Susie … Spanish and Dutch, but her German is not so good.

41.

The player … three goals.

42.

Jane and Harry … around the world for two years. It was a wonderful … .

43.

Jason: “I don’t want … of you to quit, so please find a solution that suit you both.”

44.

Choose the correct sentence

45.

If you feel that … of the venues are suitable, we can look for a third place next week,