.Putting down he receiver, he__________his umbrella and made for the door.

Great changes have taken place in that school. It is no longer ______ it was 20 years ago, _____ it was so poorly equipped.

____ the flight to Beijing will be delayedis ____ I’m especially worried about.

John is very ________-if he promises to do something, he’ll do it.[ ]

The present media have changed our daily communication. The messages ______ most of us rely are briefer than they once were.