My cat got excited when it saw the boy _____ the birds

Mr. Jackson is a very _____ writer; people of all ages enjoy his stories

Carol sounded happy when we talked on the phone; I could feel joy in her _____ .

Mark studies very hard and never _____ classes. He goes to school even when he is sick.

Have you got anything for Joe _____ ? He’d be happy to get your gift on his birthday.

Susan bought _____ bread in the supermarket, but she did not buy anything to drink.

Playing sports at least three times a week _____ good for your health.

My parents have different hobbies. One enjoys baking; _____ enjoys taking pictures.

My mom told me to take care of _____ in England. She worried that I couldn’t eat or sleep well there.

The paint on the wall is not as _____ as it was ten years ago. It has changed from white to gray.

I told you this road went the wrong way, but you just wouldn’t listen. Now we have to _____ and take another road.

The last five years have not been _____ to Jennie. Her face is covered with lines and she looks much older than she is.

My dog Jimmy loves _____ with a comb. Every time I comb his hair, he will close his eyes and fall asleep.

This dress is pretty, _____ it does not look good on me.

Getting up early on a cold morning is not easy, _____?

Tonight I’ll stay at the office until I _____ the work.

Charles _____ a day in the department store looking for a hat for his wife.

Tom _____ ten pounds over the past two months. He looks much thinner now.

I don’t like any one of these three watches. Can you show me _____ one?

The waiters are asked to be _____ ; they should always smile and remember to say “Welcome” and “Please.”

On Children’s Day, Ms. Lee, a famous storybook writer, _____ to Molly’s Bookstore to talk about her new book. My two little kids just can’t wait to see her.

No one thought James would appear at Katie’s party. So when he _____ , everyone was surprised and could not believe their eyes.

B&J Café _____ known as the tallest building in town. However, O&G Restaurant became the tallest building in 2010.

Actor David Piper became tired of talking about the movie _____ after he was interviewed about it many times.

The weather has _____ these days. Like today, it was sunny in the morning, but rained heavily at noon.

Look at the picture. The dog is sitting __________.

My sister wants to buy a car ________ she doesn’t have enough money.

Jim always forgets my birthday. He has asked me many times and still can’t _______ it.

The little girl was ______ by a truck on her way home and was badly hurt.

Excuse me. I really need to go now. My kids _____ for me at school.

Amy’s father is very sick. The doctors can do nothing for him, so Amy went to the temple to _____ for him.

I’m glad that my school has students wear _____ . I don’t have to worry about what clothes to wear to school.

We are surprised that Sally and Ray decided to get married. No one knows _____ .

They often fight with each other and are unhappy together.

I don’t think Katie will read any one of the books you’ve picked out for her: _____ look(s) very boring.

Jenny’s bag is very heavy because _____ filled with toy cars.

_____ a map with you when you go to a place for the first time.

The weather _____ rainy and cloudy in the last few days. I hope the sun will come out soon.

All the excuses Nick made _____ a lot about how much he hates to do the job.

Sabine walks so _____ in the apartment that sometimes you don’t even know she’s just passed by. You wonder if her feet ever touch the floor.

In the past, people thought it was a _____ idea to send e-mails and read news online, but now it is part of our everyday life.

I have to catch the bus right now, _______ I'll miss my brother's birthday party.

Oliver ______ with joy when he saw his favorite band. He kept saying loudly, “I love you guys!”

Ms. Lee is a(n) _______ businesswoman. Just now in her shop, she gave me back the wallet I left on the table last week.

Lexie ______ reading maps.

Even with a map, she still cannot find her way when she is in a foreign city.

More and more cows on this farm are getting sick. The problem is so _____ that the farm will be closed from tomorrow on.

Some songs are forgotten very quickly. A really good song can pass the test of _____ and be remembered for many, many years.

I'm not sure if Kevin _____ this morning, but if he does, I'll tell him that you called.

I think the road ends here; it won't go any _____. Shouldn't we turn back?

Jogging is the only exercise I enjoy. I find _____ other kinds of exercise boring.

Smart Head, one of the hottest TV programs these days, _____ people free plane tickets to Hawaii if they can answer 20 questions correctly in 15 minutes.

A: Can you turn off the TV? I can't study with the _____.

B: You can just go back to your room so you won't hear it.

Carson: Bye, girls. See you tomorrow, Phoebe.

Cindy: _____ did Carson say he would see you tomorrow?

Phoebe: We're going out for a picnic. Do you want to come?

It is _____ for me to go to work _____ bus. My office is very near the bus stop.

The _____ called the police after he caught the girl who took a pair of shoes out of his store without paying.

_____ Annie knows fast food is not good for her health, she still eats it.

Bill never carries a bag or a wallet when shopping. Every time he has to pay, he takes out money from his _____.

I don't have _____ workers to finish painting the office in two days. Can you find some more to do the job?

When the kid was trying to pick up the plate, it _____ from the table, hit the floor, and broke into pieces.

Johnny had been talking about going to England, but never got to go. This summer, he _____ did it.

Little Jenny was not sure if the strange old man was still following her, but she was just _____.

I was told to interview three guys at different times today. The first was on time. The second was late, and _____ never came.

Somewhere along the road, _____ a shop which sells things from foreign countries.

I was surprised to know from the newspaper yesterday _____ flowers do not always smell sweet; some can smell like dead fish.

"Are you dating anyone special now?" is a question that popular movie stars _____ in an interview.

Jean: Thanks for driving me to the station. You didn't have to.

Sam: But I wanted to. It's my ____. And I had a good time talking with you.

Mom: Peter, be sure to finish your school report before you go to bed.

Peter: OK, Mom, I ____.

Roy: Why didn't you eat your cake?

Kay: I'm still full. Can I _____ it for later?

Roy: Sure.

Denny: I guess Alice likes you. Her face always turns red when you talk to her.

David: _____ She's just shy with boys.

Lily: When will Uncle Tom come to see me?

Mom: He'll visit us this weekend. He _____ me that by e-mail.

The traffic light tured red when I was going to cross the road. But I didn't _____ and was almost hit by a motorcycle.

I planned to fly to Hong Kong today. But when I got to the _____, I found it was closed because of the heavy rain.

_____ in the daytime is not good for you. You may not sleep well at night and feel tired the next day.

Melody has a great interest in planting flowers, but her sister _____. She can't even stay in the garden for one minute.

John has finished his studies at music school. Now with his good _____ of music, he can teach at school.

I _____ a bath when someone turned off the light. I was scared and shouted for help.

At the end of the baseball game, all the players _____ the fans to thank them for coming to the game.

Can you help me _____ those cups and dishes? I get a different number each time.

I have a big _____ at home. I often fill it with hot water and enjoy a long bath.

We _____ Aunt Polly for a long time, so we visited her last weekend.

We know _____ about the new boss except that she just came back from the US. We hope to know her better.

See? The strange man I saw yesterday _____ around my house again. Should I call the police?

I haven't been to the movies these days. Are there any good _____ this week?

Cindy: Do you want some bread?

Allen: I need more than that. I'm so _____!

Grace: Wow! Is your room always this _____?

Bianca: Well, I like to put everything in the tight place.

(On the cellphone)

Stacy: Where are you? I can't see you here at the theater.

Greg: _____. I'm just one block away.

Dad: Are you going out? It's really late now.

Mitch: I know, but it's the last day to buy the World Cup games, _____ I must go.

Abby: Too bad you couldn't come to the beach with us. It was so much fun there! You must come next time.

Bree: No, thanks. I don't think _____ any fun. I can't swim.

I'm writing this letter to say I'm sorry that _____ your birthday.

I couldn't find a _____ when I got on the bus because it was filled with people.

The turtle is the animal my sister is most _____ of. She cries and runs away even when she sees a picture of one.

Karen began collecting toy cars at the age of nine. Since then, she has spent lots of time and money on this _____.

House prices are _____, so you can buy a house at a lower price that before.

To build a bridge over this big river is a very _____ job. Most people do not believe it can be done.

There are two supermarkets near my house. The one on the corner sells bread, but _____ doesn't.

Steve was _____ late for school this morning; the bell rang right after he walked into the classroom.

Michelle Walden, _____ of the best basketball players in our school history, was called "Flying Walden" because she could jump very high.

_____ going shopping, Dad asked me if Mom would eat at home tonight. He wanted to know what he should buy for the dinner.

If you want to drink the water from the lake, _____ it first, or you may get sick.

_____ exercise after work is a good way for me to forget the troubles in the office.

The medicine I _____ you this morning should be taken three times a day.

Jo likes summer the _____ because she has serious problems sleeping in the summer heat.

Joan: Which looks good on me? The black shirt or the red shirt?

Betty: Both are _____, but you look thinner in black.

John: What's wrong with Wendy?

Jean: Her knees hurt. She was _____ by a motorcycle this afternoon.

John: Oh. That's too bad!

Nancy: Did the teacher tell us _____ to get to the station?

Susan: Yes. She said we should meet there at ten.

Mrs. Luo: Who put these socks in the refrigerator?

Mr. Luo: I don't know. They're not _____. Ask your son.

Allan: Want to try Uncle Joe's pumpkin pie? I heard it's quite good.

Jamie: No, thank you. I think nobody _____ my mom can make good pies.

Noah: I've had too many cookies. My throat is so dry.

Quinn: What would you like to drink then?

Noah: _____ you can get. Just get it now!