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

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

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

I want you to succeed without（）and firmly believe that you will succeed if you try hard enough.

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

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

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

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

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

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