The football player is hoping to（ ）to another team soon．

The purpose of the conference is to （ ） the friendship among the Asian countries.

I have bought _____ useful reference books _____ I don’t know which one to start with.

Although _____ ten years ago， the machine is still in good condition.

（ ） for the timely investment from the general public, our company would not be so thriving as it is.

He studies so hard to avoid （ ） at the bottom of the class.

I was now in a relaxed mood and had no desire （ ） the man make a fool of himself.

By the end of this term, we （ ） 3000 English words in all.

—Do you like pop music or country music? —（ ）. I only like sports.

We decided to move to a quiet place, for we couldn’t （ ） the noisy environment here any more.

—Do you like pop music or country music? —（ ）. I only like sports.

I don’t like to _____ a room with a stranger.