— How do you like his new novel? — It is ____ interesting than I expected. 

 We look forward to the day when the car will be replaced by some less dangerous_______ of transport.

—I had the computers repaired yesterday. —How much did they _________ for that? 

With several rounds of talks, the union leaders successfully          an agreement for a shorter working week.

---Excuse me, has the train from Beijing arrived yet?--- ________, you are three quarters earlier. It's only 9 now.