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[ "excited", "sorry", "ashamed" ]
This went on for two weeks, and Mr. Frank got very [MASK] .He sent a telegram to his brother, asking where he money was.
worried
[ "but", "or", "yet" ]
There was no reply, [MASK] no money arrived for him.
and
[ "refusing", "wanting", "willing" ]
In the fourth week Mr. Frank was arrested for [MASK] to pay his hotel bill.
failing
[ "explain", "discuss", "say" ]
He tried to [MASK] the problem, but no one believed him.
solve
[ "in", "over", "along" ]
When he came [MASK] , he went immediately to the Fisher Bank.
out
[ "manager", "customer", "banker" ]
The [MASK] he spoke to was a new man.
clerk
[ "accepted", "found", "seen" ]
"Have you [MASK] $500 for me?
received
[ "looked", "examined", "searched" ]
The clerk [MASK] his books.
checked
[ "reached", "sent", "went" ]
It [MASK] by telegram--let me see--oh, more than two months ago.
came
[ "guessed", "knew", "asked" ]
We [MASK] where you were.
wondered
[ "after", "below", "with" ]
It was in our books [MASK] the letter'j',but it's your money."
under
[ "being", "language", "wrong" ]
"A human [MASK] , sir!
mistake
[ "everybody", "anybody", "nobody" ]
He really wanted to hit [MASK] .At last he said,A human mistakeis that what you call it?
somebody
[ "stand", "practice", "finish" ]
I enjoy doing so because I [MASK] keeping a diary in English is one of the effective ways to improve our English writing ability.
think
[ "get", "gain", "prove" ]
I enjoy doing so because I think keeping a diary in English is one of the effective ways to [MASK] our English writing ability.
improve
[ "spends", "pays", "spares" ]
Compared with other forms of writing, it is shorter and [MASK] less time.
takes
[ "pick", "make", "give" ]
It can help us to [MASK] the habit of thinking in English.
develop
[ "Before", "After", "While" ]
[MASK] we persist in this practice, gradually we'll learn how to express ourselves in English.
If
[ "they", "he", "she" ]
In keeping a diary in English, [MASK] can use the important phrases and sentences we've learned in or out of English classes to describe our feelings , and this way we can master and use freely what we've learned, which will do good to us in English learning.
we
[ "forgotten", "thought", "listened" ]
In keeping a diary in English, we can use the important phrases and sentences we've [MASK] in or out of English classes to describe our feelings , and this way we can master and use freely what we've learned, which will do good to us in English learning.
learned
[ "eyes", "texts", "books" ]
In keeping a diary in English, we can use the important phrases and sentences we've learned in or out of English classes to describe our [MASK] , and this way we can master and use freely what we've learned, which will do good to us in English learning.
feelings
[ "that", "which", "when" ]
In keeping a diary in English, we can use the important phrases and sentences we've learned in or out of English classes to describe our feelings , and this way we can master and use freely [MASK] we've learned, which will do good to us in English learning.
what
[ "across", "between", "along" ]
In keeping a diary in English, we can use the important phrases and sentences we've learned in or out of English classes to describe our feelings , and this way we can master and use freely what we've learned, which will do good [MASK] us in English learning.
to
[ "chance", "time", "choice" ]
In the first place, it often happens that we have [MASK] finding proper words and phrases to give expression to our mind.
trouble
[ "is", "has", "have" ]
Secondly, there [MASK] many idiomatic ways of saying things in Chinese.
are
[ "of", "at", "on" ]
And it is extremely hard for us to put them [MASK] English properly.
into
[ "can", "shall", "may" ]
As far as I am concerned, my suggestion is that we [MASK] always have a notebook and a Chinese-English dictionary within easy reach.
should
[ "nothing", "anybody", "somebody" ]
Whenever [MASK] beats us, we can first put it down in our notebook and then look it up in our dictionary.
something
[ "money", "dictionary", "question" ]
We can also turn to our English teacher for [MASK] , if necessary.
help
[ "much", "very", "more" ]
In short, I believe that it is of [MASK] use to keep a diary in English for the development of our writing skills.
great
[ "speaking", "listening", "reading" ]
In short, I believe that it is of great use to keep a diary in English for the development of our [MASK] skills.
writing
[ "smarter", "luckier", "happier" ]
In reality, people today are [MASK] than ever before and getting the whole family together for an evening meal is often impossible , as all members of the family have their own activities to get on with.
busier
[ "convenient", "necessary", "important" ]
In reality, people today are busier than ever before and getting the whole family together for an evening meal is often [MASK] , as all members of the family have their own activities to get on with.
impossible
[ "corner", "window", "problems" ]
For most of us, sitting down together at the [MASK] table is a thing of the past, but what effect does this have on family members and the relationships between them?
dinner
[ "challenges", "adventures", "problems" ]
One of the most important [MASK] of eating together as a family is that the family has a chance to communicate regularly with one another in a social environment.
advantages
[ "slowly", "calmly", "instantly" ]
One of the most important advantages of eating together as a family is that the family has a chance to communicate [MASK] with one another in a social environment.
regularly
[ "doubt", "worry", "hope" ]
Many families [MASK] that the evening meal is the best time to discuss problems and share experiences.
find
[ "relaxed", "special", "tired" ]
"Eating together makes us feel [MASK] , and we often have our most useful conversations at these times," says Jane Digby, mother of three.
close
[ "method", "idea", "mistake" ]
So, although organizing a family meal everyday can be a(n) [MASK] , it can benefit family relationships.
effort
[ "professional", "technical", "managerial" ]
In addition, family meals help to improve children's [MASK] skills.
social
[ "topics", "audience", "teachers" ]
They learn how to talk, how to listen and how to show consideration for other [MASK] in the conversation.
participants
[ "elders", "customers", "parents" ]
Furthermore, eating together gives [MASK] a sense of security.
children
[ "friends", "classmates", "neighbors" ]
Family psychotherapist Sue Taylor believes that children who eat with their [MASK] are far more confident as well as much more faithful to their families than children who don't.
families
[ "varieties", "comforts", "pleasures" ]
In spite of the many advantages of eating together, the [MASK] of modern life make it almost impossible for many people to do so.
demands
[ "money", "food", "progress" ]
However, Sue Taylor insists that we should try to make [MASK] for family meals.
time
[ "escape", "ask", "pray" ]
"If you can't eat together every day, why not [MASK] and eat together three or four times a week?
try
[ "grandpa", "colleague", "opponent" ]
He was more than just my grandfather and I'm proud to say, my [MASK] .
friend
[ "jumping", "lying", "climbing" ]
[MASK] on a chair by the stove as he taught me how to make scrambled eggs.
standing
[ "day", "place", "time" ]
He had a [MASK] of accepting whatever came his way with no more than a shrug.
way
[ "longer", "less", "better" ]
He had a way of accepting whatever came his way with no [MASK] than a shrug.
more
[ "neared", "passed", "grew" ]
When he [MASK] 90, his other grandson, Bill, gave him an autographed photo of Willie Stargell, his favorite Pirate player.
turned
[ "tired", "excited", "crazy" ]
He was so [MASK] of that birthday present.
proud
[ "kitchen", "library", "tower" ]
My grandfather had a huge [MASK] .
garden
[ "rarely", "scarcely", "merely" ]
He always had something to do and it was [MASK] done well.
always
[ "study", "friendship", "hobby" ]
As we talked, she told me about her [MASK] in Manila, Philippines.
childhood
[ "pattern", "memory", "skill" ]
She spoke about the [MASK] her culture values their elders,and she explained that children are educated from the time of birth to respect and honor people older than themselves.
way
[ "adopted", "brought", "attended" ]
She spoke about the way her culture values their elders,and she explained that children are [MASK] from the time of birth to respect and honor people older than themselves.
educated
[ "greet", "admire", "welcome" ]
She spoke about the way her culture values their elders,and she explained that children are educated from the time of birth to respect and [MASK] people older than themselves.
honor
[ "surprising", "convincing", "puzzling" ]
It was [MASK] to hear that,so I enjoyed listening and learning.
refreshing
[ "what", "it", "this" ]
Here is her memory [MASK] I found so beautiful: When she was growing up, her father had three jobs to care for his family.
that
[ "explained", "apologized", "regretted" ]
She said her dad never [MASK] , and though he worked very hard, he always had time for them.
complained
[ "food", "clothing", "space" ]
She said her dad never complained , and though he worked very hard, he always had [MASK] for them.
time
[ "defeated", "fired", "punished" ]
One day, her father was [MASK] at his full-time job.
injured
[ "though", "because", "since" ]
For several months, he was mailed temporary disability checks [MASK] he was recovering.
while
[ "presents", "goods", "awards" ]
When her father was able to return to his full-time job, he took all those disability [MASK] that were sent to him while he was recovering and handed them back to the company .
checks
[ "committee", "community", "charity" ]
When her father was able to return to his full-time job, he took all those disability checks that were sent to him while he was recovering and handed them back to the [MASK] .
company
[ "frequently", "regularly", "normally" ]
He told them to give the money to people who could not work, to people who [MASK] needed it.
actually
[ "observed", "supported", "reminded" ]
She had [MASK] her father that very day when he went back to his company with all those unopened checks.
accompanied
[ "on", "about", "for" ]
She had accompanied her father that very day when he went back to his company [MASK] all those unopened checks.
with
[ "reported", "sighed", "announced" ]
"My father is my hero," she [MASK] .
remarked
[ "advanced", "effective", "honest" ]
Lowering her voice, she said she would never forget what he did, and what an [MASK] and influential mentor he was on how to live a life.
inspiring
[ "possible", "necessary", "strange" ]
From my communication with her, it was [MASK] that her father's same sweet spirit had been passed down to this woman, and to her family.
obvious
[ "doorway", "furniture", "window" ]
As soon as it arrived, off it went, cooking, cleaning, and gathering up dirty clothes from Ricky's bedroom [MASK] .
floor
[ "row", "way", "moment" ]
On that first day, when Ricky went to sleep, he had left his bedroom in a [MASK] When he woke up the next morning, everything was perfectly clean and tidy.
mess
[ "something", "anything", "nothing" ]
On that first day, when Ricky went to sleep, he had left his bedroom in a mess When he woke up the next morning, [MASK] was perfectly clean and tidy.
everything
[ "buy", "wash", "try" ]
But now Ricky couldn't [MASK] his favorite T-shirt, nor his favorite toy.
find
[ "respond", "come", "function" ]
However much he searched, the two items didn't [MASK] , and the same was starting to happen with other things.
appear
[ "Remembering", "Understanding", "Believing" ]
[MASK] the butler robot, Ricky thought of a plan to spy on it, and finally caught it red-handed , picking up one of his toys to hide it.
Suspecting
[ "look", "call", "work" ]
Suspecting the butler robot, Ricky thought of a plan to [MASK] on it, and finally caught it red-handed , picking up one of his toys to hide it.
spy
[ "intelligent", "busy", "lost" ]
He told his parents that the butler was [MASK] and asked them to have it changed .
broken
[ "thrown", "closed", "arrested" ]
He told his parents that the butler was broken and asked them to have it [MASK] .
changed
[ "familiar", "strict", "friendly" ]
But his parents didn't believe him at all for they were [MASK] with the butler for its good service.
delighted
[ "quarrels", "dialogues", "questions" ]
Ricky kept on telling them how much good stuff the butler was hiding, until one day the butler heard the boy's [MASK] Then it returned some of the boy's toys and clothes to him.
complaints
[ "disappointing", "worrying", "boring" ]
I did not know it was [MASK] you," said the butler.
bothering
[ "honestly", "calmly", "shyly" ]
the boy answered [MASK] "The objects were left on the floor; therefore I thought that you did not like them.
angrily
[ "otherwise", "besides", "however" ]
the boy answered angrily "The objects were left on the floor; [MASK] I thought that you did not like them.
therefore
[ "paid", "devoted", "wasted" ]
I am programmed to collect all that is not [MASK] and at night I send them to those who can use them.
wanted
[ "nervous", "hurt", "puzzled" ]
Ricky started feeling [MASK] Since then, Ricky decided to put real care into how he treated his things.
ashamed
[ "trust", "respect", "effort" ]
Ricky started feeling ashamed Since then, Ricky decided to put real [MASK] into how he treated his things.
care
[ "time", "cost", "fare" ]
But they did not have much [MASK] .They decided that a short mountain climbing expedition(;)was the only trip they could afford .Since each of them was accustomed to climbing,the vacation would be a lot of fun.
money
[ "long", "free", "pleasant" ]
But they did not have much money .They decided that a [MASK] mountain climbing expedition(;)was the only trip they could afford .Since each of them was accustomed to climbing,the vacation would be a lot of fun.
short
[ "take", "have", "go" ]
But they did not have much money .They decided that a short mountain climbing expedition(;)was the only trip they could [MASK] .Since each of them was accustomed to climbing,the vacation would be a lot of fun.
afford
[ "liked", "fond", "interested" ]
But they did not have much money .They decided that a short mountain climbing expedition(;)was the only trip they could afford .Since each of them was [MASK] to climbing,the vacation would be a lot of fun.
accustomed
[ "said", "thought", "wanted" ]
He [MASK] that they should share the expenses for food and gas equally and that each one should bring some more clothes because the weather at high altitudes is usually cold.
suggested
[ "extra", "beautiful", "expensive" ]
He suggested that they should share the expenses for food and gas equally and that each one should bring some [MASK] clothes because the weather at high altitudes is usually cold.
more
[ "low", "mountainous", "top" ]
He suggested that they should share the expenses for food and gas equally and that each one should bring some more clothes because the weather at [MASK] altitudes is usually cold.
high
[ "usually", "quickly", "happily" ]
The boys were not in a hurry,so they climbed [MASK] the first day.
casually
[ "please", "hot", "cold" ]
The weather was [MASK] ,and they enjoyed the fresh air as they climbed up a narrow path.
pleasant
[ "rain", "view", "plants" ]
The weather was pleasant ,and they enjoyed the fresh [MASK] as they climbed up a narrow path.
air
[ "sunshine", "wind", "cloud" ]
Tom expected the weather to stay nice,but late in the afternoon there was a [MASK] .The boys rushed toward a cave and decided to camp there that night.
storm