(2012·浙江) According to scientists, mental abilities begin to __________ from the age of 27 after reaching the highest level at 22.
After the Arab states won independence, great emphasis was laid on expanding education, with girls as well as boys __________ to go to school.
What he has said is reasonable __________.
Max is hard-working ,cheerful, and __________ honest.
It's likely that she will be __________ from punishment, as our teacher has been convinced by her excuse.
—We have a tight schedule, so you mustn't __________ staring at the ceiling. —No, I won't.