One of the few things you __ _ say about English people with certainty is that they talk a lot about the weather.

known to us all,failure usually ______ laziness while diligence can________ success.

I’m sorry I went out for a smoke. Iwas very tired.—There’s no ______ for this while youare at work.

What a beautiful day!— Yes, it is _______ that I’d like to take a walk．

Tom made a fire_________ us _________ warm yesterday.