Welcome to the Eiken 2 style online test.

Matthew's story ___________ his friends' attention completely. The hardly noticed how much time had passed while he was telling it.

A: Do you mind if I use this file?
B: It's fine as ___________ as I'm concerned, but you better check with the boss.

Scott has decided to ___________ in a marathon next month. He is training hard to get ready for the race.

Because Hassamu Junior High School's baseball team won the championship, they have ___________ for next month's national finals.

When the Internet was first created, few people understood its ___________.
After several years, though, it became obvious that the Internet would change
people's lives completely.

Arthur was going to sell his café. However, he ___________ his decision because he started to get more customers after a new college opened nearby.

David used to eat very big meals, but now he is on a diet to lose weight. He tries to eat no ___________ than 1,800 calories per day.

The picture Joanna wanted to use in her presentation was too small. She decided to ___________ it so the audience could see it.

A: Mom, give me $3 to buy a snack.
B: I'll only give you the money if you ask ___________, Bill. You could start
by saying "please."

Brenda sent her son to the park to play with his friends. ___________, she got dinner ready for the family. When her son came home, they ate dinner together.

The IT company has greatly ___________ since it opened five years ago. It now has offices in over 30 cities.

Lisa is ___________ to become a professional pianist, so she practices for many hours every day.