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

The aircraft vanished without（）

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

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

We forgave her anger because we knew that her father's illness had put her under great （）

In China,it is quite (nature)（） for people to go back home for the Spring Festival.

An explosion is a sudden increase in amount（）

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

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

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