1. He was just an
adopted
child, who could not afford tuition fees to finish college.
2. Books could be
incredibly
wonderful and I was going to read them.
3. Young couples will be happy to see their babies blessed
with
good health and intelligence when they are born.
4. They were about to set
out/off
when they were told the trip had been cancelled because of the extreme weather.
5. Mrs Brown used to live
on
welfare, but now she has a stable job which ensures her a better life.
6. As a matter of fact, the book
appealed
to me instantly I read it. (appeal)
7. Computers have replaced televisions as the most popular form of
entertainment
.
8. The audience was
amused
by the performance in the
amusement
park. (amuse)
9. It is necessary to give a child a
reward
, and the child will continue to work hard. Therefore, many experts advocate
rewarding
children for their good behaviour. (reward)
10. The river has become noticeably cleaner since a
prohibition
on throwing plastic bags into it was introduced. Let's all act together to
prohibit
this kind of bad behaviour. (prohibit)