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

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 could not persuade him to accept it,（）make him see the importance of it.

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

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

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

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

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