The lift ______ and we were trapped inside it.
He ________ to get a high position in the company,but failed because of his poor ability of communication.
The English teacher laid particular ________ on the need of reading aloud.
________ the rainy weather,the streets were full of people on May Day.
Christmas is drawing near.Have you ________ a present for your best friend,Mary?
Washing hands frequently is one of the effective ways to avoid ________ by diseases.