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. 

—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.

—How was Robert's cooking?

—Oh, pretty good. I was quite _____.

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

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

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

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

— The terrible accident is under investigation.

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

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

When we think of communication , we _________ think of using words---- talking face to face, writing messages, and so on .