17.I was very tired.Otherwise, I_ the theatre with you for the new film.

22.When Mr.Smith got there, he found that about_of his friends had arrived.

27.I have no choice but_his invitation.

28.We had the machine_just now.

29.This stick is_that one.

34.I must decline it because the conditions you offered are not_.

40.What is the main idea of the passage ？

44.The word”self-possession”（Para.1）probably means_.

19.If you are walking away from a clock tower, you will hear the ticking of the clock fade to point_it cannot be heard.

20._suggestions you make, he will turn a deaf ear to them.

30.California relies heavily on income from fruit crops, _.

39.Which of the following is NOT a reason why people look after their relatives ？