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

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

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

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

I was（）than angry when I saw how they'd ruined the landscape.

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

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

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

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

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