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

The noise of the traffic（）Paul from his work.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Some say yes and others say no; I don't know （）to follow.