When I applied for my passport to be renewed, I had to send a ______ photograph.

He spoke so quickly that I didn’t ______ what he said.

I do not think there is a real ______ between men and women at home as well as in society.

Are you sure that boys are more _______ than girls?

His _______ had always been to become an architect.

Dave has a good______of humor.

 He always studies the ______ in the paper as he wants to find a good second-hand car.

After a lot of difficulty, he _____ to open the door.

The best student in each class will ______ a prize at the end of term.

As a result of their ______ the three small independent countries felt less afraid of their powerful neighbour.

Temple of Literature is the famous historical and cultural.......in Hanoi.

He couldn’t ____ the thought of leaving his home town for ever. 

You can _______ my surprise when I heard the news.

Be quiet! It’s rude to ______ people when they are speaking.

Since his retirement, Peter Smith, who was ______ a teacher, has written four novels.

We couldn’t cut the string because the ______ of the knife was not sharp enough.

He’s not ______ of learning German in six months.

The terrified hunter, ______ in the arms of a huge bear, fought desperately to loosen its grip.

How many _______are there in a week?

Professor Berg was very interested in the diversity of cultures all over the world. (Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.)

As a result of the radio _____ for help for the earthquake victims, over a million pounds has been raised.