(2012·浙江) According to scientists, mental abilities begin to __________ from the age of 27 after reaching the highest level at 22.
My grandma has __ in bed for two months.
It is a long time ___
By the end of last term, we ___ more than 2000 English words.
Mary is absent from school today because he __ a cold.
The meeting has begun, I wonder how long ago ___.