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

Many students found the book （）;it provided them with a large amount of information on the subject.

Nobody knows how long and how seriously the shakiness（不穩(wěn)定） of big businesses will （） down the economy.

She is very nice, but because she has a（）way of speaking, she is slow in making friends

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

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

He will behave(crazy)（）if he drinks too much.

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.

Since we can't hear you at the back of the hall, you'll have to（）your voice.