1.The last time we went to a cinema was two years ago.

 We haven’t  

2. The journey to the village was very interesting to the boys.

 The boys felt

3. He bought such a lot of books that he couldn’t read them all.

 So

4. His parents made him study for the exams.

 He

5. “You shouldn’t give up your job”, Jane told Anne.

 Jane advised 

6. I wish I could speak English fluently.

 It’s a

7. He hasn’t gone back to his village since 1989.

 He last

8. I’m sorry I’m not able to go with you.

 I wish

9. Spending the weekend in the countryside is very exciting.

 It’s

10. Why don’t we go to the countryside?

 I suggested

11. Our neighbor ought to paint the garage.

 The garage

12. “ Have you been to Paris?”

 She asked me

13. It is reported thatthebuildingshave been badly damaged by fire.

 The buildings

14. My brother gave me a gift on my birthday.

 I was

15. He left school because his life was hard.

 Because of

16. John succeeded in his exam because of his hard and methodical work.

 Because

17. We didn’t want to go out because of the heavy rain.

 Because

18. Although he had much experience in machinery, he didn’t succeed in repairing this machine.

 Despite  

19. In spite of the darkness, they continued to work.

 Though  

20. We postponed our trip because the driving conditions were bad.

 Because of

21. The water in most rivers is unsafe to drink because it is polluted.
 Because of  

22. His previous CD wasn’t as popular as this one.
 This CD  

23. I am not as interested in football as you are.

  You