John and I__friends for eight years. We first got to know each other at a Christmas party. But we__ each other a couple of times before that.
In front of our house __________ we used to swim.
—Whywas Professor Wang unhappy recently? —Because the valuable watch __________ to him waslost.
__________ I read Chicken Soup for the Soul,__________ optimistic and caring I become.
__________ miss the train, he got up very early this morning.
—Whatdo you think of her? —I thought her nice and honest __________I mether.