The survivors（）to a floating tree in hopes of rescue.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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