多选题We still haven't made a decision ______ to the new engineering project. It's really a hard choice.

多选题Cathy: Good afternoon. I've just joined the library. How many books can I take out? Emily: You can take two books, and keep them for ten days. If you haven't finished, you can renew them. Cathy: How do I do that? ______ Emily: No, you can telephone. Tell us the titles of the books, and the date they are due for return. Cathy: Splendid. I would be A Tale of Two Cities, or David Copperfield. Emily: These two books have been lent.

多选题Leisure time is a ______ commodity for most professors; still, ______ manage to curl up with a good book when have the chance.

多选题Carla: ______ Angie: Well, I lived in a small town in the country once and it was quite boring. Nothing ever seemed to happen. There's much more going on in the city. It's more exciting. Carla: ______ Angie: Although the city is more exciting, it's also much noisier, dirtier and more crowded than the countryside. Sometimes I miss the peace and quiet there.

多选题______ of the twins was arrested, because I saw both at a party last night.

多选题The daring rescue of those stranded on the mountaintop was truly a ______ deed. Everybody praised this courageous deed.

多选题The growth of part-time and flexible working pattern, and of training and retraining schemes, ______ more women to take advantage of employment opportunities.

多选题By the end of 2050, China will surely become ______.

多选题If Harry did not attend the conference last night, He ______ too much work to do.

多选题______ that they may eventually reduce the amount of labor needed on construction sites by 90 percent.

多选题At that time no one's even studied the problem, ______ tried to do anything about it.

多选题They talked in such an uneasy manner as if something terrible ______ soon.

多选题He wouldn't want ______ of his parents to know that he has a girlfriend.

多选题--How come you left the party without saying "good-bye"? --I was angry with John. He shouted at me and my patience ______.

多选题______, I got the job-probably because, as a woman, I was cheaper.

多选题Linda: How's your sister, Mary? Mary: She's fine, thanks. As a matter of fact, she's expecting. Linda: Oh, is she? ______ Mary: Next April, I think. Linda: Then you'll become an aunt.

多选题Bruce: Good morning. Welcome to Supervacation Travel Agency. Can I help you? Mandy: Yes, I hope so. I'm interested in a short holiday soon. I'd like some information. Bruce: Yes, certainly. ______ Mandy: Somewhere with some sunshine. Bruce: Here's a Supervacation brochure. It gives information about lots of holidays. Mandy: Thanks for the information. I expect I'll see you soon.

多选题Anyone can answer such a question as this one, ______?

多选题Beth: Always be honest with your patients. That's what my advisor told me to do. Ken: ______ I always try to tell my patients the truth.

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