25. “But I seem to have an endless life of toil.” The word “toil” in this sentence is similar in meaning to (______).

15. The cancer has slowly ___________his stomach.

14. The class ______ very excited when _____ heard the news.

13. All the people in the concert hall applauded for his _________ performance.

12. He drove a car to ________ the forest.

11. All students___________ must take the English examination.

10. Losing in the badminton match was a _________ blow for him.

9. Let’s go and watch them play_________ chess.

8. Lucy: I’ve been looking forward to seeing you. Lily: ___________.

7. The art teacher always reminds us to __________ details when painting.

6. It is not easy to make _______ suggestions for helping her.