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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

She had clearly no（）of doing any work, although she was very well paid.

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