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

The survivors（）to a floating tree in hopes of rescue.

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

The weakening housing market continued to take its（）on the industry.

I expected a bigger payment, but I suppose you have to be（）for small mercies.

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

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

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

His company promised to pay for his health （）in addition to other benefits.

She had clearly no（）of doing any work, although she was very well paid.