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

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.

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

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

Inquiries（）the condition of the patients may be made personally or by telephone.

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

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

The price they offered for my old car was so low that I（）it down.

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