It's a lovely old house, I agree, but can we afford to (modernize) it?

2.       He gave along but interesting (speech) to audience of rich businessmen.

3.       Her ambition is to be an (economist) when she grows up.

4.       The situation was (hopeless). Nobody could do anything to help.

5.       The washing machine has broken down. I'll phone the (electrician).

6.       There are over one million (inhabitants) in this city.

7.       I was upset by Carol's (refusal) to help me.

8.       Novelists are among the most (imaginative) people in the world.

9.       All students have tried hard to pass the university (entrance) exam.

10.    Many rare animals are being (endangered) nowadays.