There is a growing () of the urgent need for reform. (recognize)

Locally, increasing pollution and the () and rising costs of raw materials are creating their own pressures. (scarce)

He mentioned () that he might come again next Sunday. (casual)

His scientific pursuits had made him a very () man. (observe)

Not (), her boss is getting annoyed with her. (surprise)

He had never thought of family love before, taking for granted the tie of their blood.

The stars in the sky were gone, and the first rays of the sun were gleaming in the east.

The door to her room was shut because she was a light sleeper.

It takes courage and () to kick the habit of smoking. (determine)

The occasion called for some show of recognition on my part.

Sometimes they get bullied and insulted, and it is like a knife piercing my heart.

We were all astonished at the () news. (expect)

Hearing this, I was () on the alert. (instance)

The project was cancelled while it was still in its (). (infant)

He's got an () large store of wine in his cellar. (impression)

We walked along a street lined with gardens and fields planted with crops and pears.

The soft cool breeze moves the fields of wheat, which ripple and shimmer like waves of gold.

Her voice was like water bubbling from a silver jar.

I worked in one of my professor’s gardens and enjoyed the contact with the soil as an alternative to my intellectual labors.

Although I didn’t plan it this way, I discovered that a patriotic tone run through the talks I gave that afternoon.

The time was barely ten o’clock at night, but chilly gusts of wind with a taste of rain in them had almost emptied the streets.

Please confirm your () of this offer in writing. (accept)

() (event) your child will leave home to lead her own life as a fully independent adult.

They had already established a clear () (super).

I am embarrassed by my complete () (ignore) of history.

The local folks were “mountain stay-at-home” people who rarely entertained in their house.

We figured that in twenty years each of us ought to have our fate worked out and our fortunes made, whatever they were going to be.

Either through some mistake or lack of care, the plant began to wither and decline, and nothing I did would bring it back to earth.

She was getting more and more ()at his comments. (irritate)

People always complain of () (employ).

The man speaks English with a strong () (Italy) accent.

The arrival of any tourists would arouse people’s () (curious) in the remote mountain village.

They did not speak, but only smiled ()(joy) and exchanged glances.

A lumber-mill worker invited me to a simple dinner with his family in their shabby house.

He had his thumb out and held a gas can in his other hand.

What impresses me most is the help from a () (Egypt) friend.

Once when he was hitchhiking unsuccessfully in the rain, a trucker pulled over.

I had a sign displaying my destination to passing vehicles.

They have to take into () (consider) the fact that we do not have enough oil resources.

Tabacoo is also () (addict).

We need to do a () (compare) study on these two projects.

His idea received () (action) support in the class.

Now and then you might see the lights of a cigar store.

The police officer made a fine picture of a guardian of the peace.

His impressiveness was normal and not for show, for spectators were few.

It's difficult for him to control his () (angry).

These houses will have to be () (tear) down to return the land to the lake.

Many people believe that there are still pre-historic animals in () (exist).

He went () (direct) to the waiting man.

The () (silently) of nature could teach us a lot of things.

He is going to leave () (immediate).

He has no match so his cigar remains () (light).

The () (major) of the doors had long since closed.

Nobody likes his air of () (super).

The policeman moved up the avenue () (impress).

He was a kind of slow man, though, good fellow as he was.

His tiepin was a large diamond, oddly set.

We figured that in twenty years each of us ought to have our fate worked out.

You need to eliminate what can not () (successful)

He enjoyed the contact with the soil as an () (alter) to his mental labors.

The end of prison life was () (liberate).

Leaders must take () (responsible) for what they cultivate.

I wrote her two letters about a particularly beautiful tomato plant, how I made it grow from a tender seedling to a strong plant.

When the plant finally died, I removed the roots from the soil, washed them, and buried them in a corner of the garden.

Leaders must look after their gardens; they plant seeds, and then watch, cultivate, and harvest the results.

Some of her friends joked that she was a () (mine) at heart.

The sense of being the owner of the small piece of earth offered a small taste of freedom.

Just as one takes pride in important tasks outside of prison, one can find the same pride in doing small things inside prison.

I could now spend the day reading, writing letters, discussing issues with my comrades, or preparing legal documents.

I tried many times so () (eventual) they gave in.

Organizing one's room could offer a sense of () (satisfy).

He has no time to tend his garden so he hires some () (garden).

when I wrote the letter, I had a () (mix) of feelings.

The research center worked hard to save the sick giant panda, and finally it was () (bring back) to health.

She smiled at her students () (genuine).

The train moved () (steady) across the countryside.

He worked all night on his paper so till 6 a.m. he was very (sleep).

It was at that meeting that China was () (author) to hold the 2008 Olympic Games.

The information technology has () (simple) our life greatly.

The relationship between our two countries was () (normal) in 1973.

He was very talent in () (organ) big events.

Both sides agree to () (intense) their efforts toward peace.

In developed countries, the population is usually largely () (urban).

He got up, stumbling blind with sleep, and pulled on his clothes.

It is said that by the end of that year the whole banking system must be () (computer).

His special gift to his wife is a diamond brooch, not large, but dainty in design.

A big star hung low over the roof, a reddish gold.

My favorite () (art) died last year.

His dream is to become a () (music) in the future.

No one could understand this () (mystery) accident.

He gave a () (satisfy) look when he read that document.

I like her speech because I could see her () (sincere).

Bitter, bitter was the pain, and wilder and wilder grew her song.

But the winter has chilled my veins, and the storm has broken my branches.

My roses are yellow, as yellow as the hair of the mermaiden.

I really want to talk with her but my vocabulary is () (limit).

A successful () (politics) should put people first.

After teaching for 30 years, she is very () (experience).

Don't go to that river before its surface is fully () (froze) in winter.

They didn't want to talk about their daughter's () (dead).

The secretary was a sweet lady with a sweet voice, who greeted me with a sweet smile.

You must build a rose out of music by moonlight, and stain it with your own heart's blood.

She sang first of the birth of love in the heart of a boy and a girl.

I was () (wonder) what they could do to my car.

I realized the villagers had a very () (reason) belief.

Don't worry; you will realize your dream () (gradual).

He hated his job as an () (edit).

When she was young, she always liked () (color) dresses.

My ancient jeep was straining up through beautiful countryside.

I had at first doubted their claim, as I knew for a fact that the center of the world was located somewhere else.

The over-heated engine forced me to stop at the next village.

It took years for his theory to gain () (accept).

It feels so good to enjoy a () (casually) chat with old friends.

Your () (ignore) is only second to your arrogance.

My favorite food is () (instance) noodle.

They were all shocked by this () (expect) news.

But once a conscious breakthrough to a second center is made, a life-long perspective and collection can begin.

I asked a quesiton, trying to show interest if not complete agreement.

After using the green banana once more, my car and I reached our destination.

We have to fight against drug () (addict) together.

People there are generally () (compassion).

He is considered a () (murder) of two waiters.

She is kind and () (consider) to her classmates.

My trip is a () (cash) journey as I have no money with my.

This woman was telling me she'd rather risk her life than feel bad about passing a stranger on the side of the road.

In spite of everything, you can still depend on the kindness of strangers.

Some students began to glance at me in ()(curious).

We had to be ()(observe) and patient.

We were told the story of the ()(create) of the universe.

Everything that is () (enjoy) and beneficial is here.

The war they had last year gave rise to () (hate).

The students all listened to the teacher very () (attention).

But the most terrible thing is that not many people take enviromental protection () (serious).

We should always face life () (joy).

I saw two bright stars in the sky in an () (cloud) Summer night.

"Why school?" I asked my father.

Those who were able took advantage of the opportunities for success and happiness that presented themselves.

Extremely () (irritate), I wondered when I would be able to talk with him.

We were formed into an intricate pattern in the great courtyard surrounded by high buildings.

I did not believe there was really any good to be had in throwing me into the huge, high-walled building.