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

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

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

The noise of the traffic（）Paul from his work.

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

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.

Shall we request the chairman（）our suggestion again?

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

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