—It’s said that Tian Liang and Cindy are not going to take part in the program “Where are we going, dad?”. —________  I like them very much.

---I wonder if you can drop by tomorrow evening. The Smiths are coming over for dinner. I’d like you to meet them. ---____________. I’ve heard they’re very interesting people.

— I’m afraid what I did cannot satisfy your requirements.— _____. At least you tried.

 —Do you think English should be removed from the Chinese gaokao?—______. On the contrary, greater importance should be attached to it in this national test.

---It’s cloudy outside. Please take an umbrella. --- ______.