I would play football with you if I _____ 20 years younger. (be)

Just as she was about ____, she was handed a note．(speak)

I don't want to make a show of ______ before strangers. (Ⅰ)

_____ is the mother of invention. This is remarkably true. (Necessary)

The mayor gave a _____ speech to call up the citizens against pollution. (convince)

He was hurt by a flower vase _____ from the balcony(阳台)．(drop)

Neither the prices nor the quality ____ in the last contract. (specify)

The beauty of the place is beyond _____．(describe)

It is the first time I _____ with native speakers in English. (talk)

The family spent a _____ holiday in the country last month. (delight)