It was_______ that they went for a drive in the countryside.

--- What do you think of the speech?--- The speaker said _____ nothing worth listening to.

—What’s your plan for the future?—I hope to get a job in the local newspaper at first and ______ work for China Daily.

. John hadn’t been able to quit smoking at once; he had to control his smoking desire      .

＿＿＿＿to my regret, I am unable to accept your warm invitation.