XI. Fill in each blank with a suitable word to complete the following passage.(20 points)
People have always dreamt of living forever. Although we all know this will never (1)….., we still want to live as long as possible. Naturally, there are advantages and disadvantages of a long life. In the first place, people who live longer can (2)……. more time with their family and friends. Secondly, people who have busy working (3)…… look forward to a long, relaxing life, (4)….. they can do the things they’ve never had time for.
On the other hand, there are some serious disadvantages. Firstly, many people become ill and consequently have to so end time in (5)….. or become burden to their children and friends. Many of them find this (6)….. annoying or embarassing. In addition to this, the older people get, the (7)….. friends they seem to have because old friends (8)…… or become ill and it’s often difficult to make new friends.
To sum up, living(9)……. a very old age is worthwhile for those who stay (10)….. enough to remain independent and enjoy life.