Nelson Mandela, who was elected ______ president of South Africa in 1994, is generally regarded as______ father of the country.

—Language learning is much ________ for children.—Yeah, I quite agree. Their minds are more flexible.

. As a result of destroying the forests, _____ desert _____ covered the land.

The manager was absent because of illness； ______，the meeting was put off until tomorrow.

(2014·兰州高三检测)—Are you still willing to lend money to your roommate?—Yes.I have always held the________that he is an honest fellow.