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

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

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

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

I don't know who on（）stole the diamond last night.

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

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

Our department（）courses in several foreign languages.

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

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