The student's first attempt at writing a play was a far（）from the work of Shakespeare.

Some say yes and others say no; I don't know （）to follow.

（）students often find it difficult to live in China at first.

He（）for military service against the wishes of his parents.

Mr. Sanders has been asked to（）the next meeting of the committee.

After she became a lawyer, she decided to （）criminal law.

The noise of the traffic（）Paul from his work.

I just managed to（）a quick breath before I was pulled under the water by the passing boats.

Our department（）courses in several foreign languages.

Since we can't hear you at the back of the hall, you'll have to（）your voice.