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

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

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

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

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

Nobody knows how long and how seriously the shakiness（不稳定） of big businesses will （） down the economy.

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

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

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

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