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

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

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

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

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

An explosion is a sudden increase in amount（）

People appreciate（）with him because he has a good sense of humor.

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

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

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