1. Bill was continually (continue) changing his mind.

2. Yuan Longping was (be) born in 1930 in Beijing.

3. If your original request is denied, don’t be afraid to pursue (pursue)the matter.  

4. Mike found a challenging (challenge) job as a computer programmer in a big company.

5. He has been with the company since its creation (create) in 1989.

6. All varieties (variety) of goods for daily use are available.

7. Once Yuan envisioned rice plants as tall (tall) as sorghum.

8. Most students have to look for jobs after university graduation (graduate).

9. It takes patience to educate (educate) children.