Shall we request the chairman（）our suggestion again?

She couldn't（）laughing at him in those clothes.

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

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

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

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

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

Mr. Sanders has been asked to（）the next meeting of the committee.

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

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