When chatting on the Internet by typing in English, you can ________ articles, subjects, etc. to make the sentences shorter.

It’s a Chinese ______ to eat zongzi on Dragon Boat Festival.

Jimmy was so nervous not a single word down in the dictation.

re you doingout of bed, Tom You’re to beasleep ,

“Please remain______until the airplane comes to a complete stop.” said the stewardess.