With the police _______ the traffic, we could get back home safely in such bad weather.
A. to direct B. directed C. directing D. being directed
— I hear your dad is ill. Is he ____ better?
— Thanks. He’s fine now.
A. fairly B. any C. very D. little
The news reporters hurried to the airport only _____ that the film stars had left.
A. to tell B. to be told C. telling D. told
— Guess what! I have won the first prize in the speaking competition.
— Congratulations! You _____ put a lot of work into it.
A. should B. must C. should have D. must have
Jeo, don’t _______ now; you’re improving all the time. It won’t be long ______ you can speak English well.
A. give in; until B. give up; before C. give in; when D. give up; after
The happy ________ of children playing in the garden disappeared, and it was quiet again.
A. scene B. scenery C. sight D.view