It took him a long time to ______ the skills he needed to become an artist.

It is the first time that I ______ this kind of moon cake.

Edward, you play so well, but I          you played the piano.

The couple decided to _____ another two children who lost their parents in the disaster.

You must do your homework now; you ________ computer games all the evening.

 My headache _____ me．I thought it was going away, but it’s getting worse and worse．

Although some athletes _______ their sports ambitions , there are still many more struggling for success .

 Dark glasses are sometimes worn to ________ the eyes from strong sunlight .

 Some wild animals _____ and killed at such a speed that they will disappear from the earth in the near future.

---- Jack and Mary got married last week . Did you go to their wedding . ---- No . I       .

—How did she get infected?  —She ____ the viruses without any protection.

—Have you got any job offer? —No, I______.

Mr. Black _____ for Shanghai in a few days. Do you know when the earliest plane _____ on Sunday. 

He is a kind-hearted boy and he will come to the Old Folks' Home whenever __________.

—Tony, come down and help me with the heavy box! — Come on! I _______ all day long．Get Peter to do that!

We were listening closely to the lecture yesterday evening when suddenly the light ________.

——This letter is in Japanese, and I don’t speak a word of Japanese. Can you help me? ——Sure. I ______ it for you.

Mr. Lin ______ when I go to see him on Sundays. 

When the old man ______ to walk back to his house, the sun       itself behind the mountain. 

Since I won the big prize, my telephone hasn't stopped ringing. People ______ to ask how I am going to spend the money.