I tried very hard to persuade him to join our group but I met with a flat（）

He never（）to read the news but turned at once to the crossword puzzle on the last page.

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

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

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

Mr. Edward was not in, so his brother acted as （）at the party.

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

People appreciate（）with him because he has a good sense of humor.

I want you to succeed without（）and firmly believe that you will succeed if you try hard enough.

Many students found the book （）;it provided them with a large amount of information on the subject.