Diaoyu Islands _________China ever since ancient times.
—Is your uncle really very ill? —______. He’s in hospital.
Joe has ______ for ten years. Ten years ______ a long time.
I enjoy staying outside so I always sleep with the window openit is really cold.
It’s 12:00 pm now. They _________ be sleeping.
--Mum, could you buy this new skirt for me ? --No. I’ll buy a cheaper but ________ one for you.