Papermaking began in China and from here it ____ to North Africa and Europe.
The fire caused thousands of pounds' ________of damage.
It took a long time for the connection between body temperature and illness________.
―The river runs clear. ―We all appreciate the importance the local government has______ the environmental protection.
The boss refused to sell the car for ________ he thought was not satisfactory,
—What _______ you to get bored with her? — _______was her laziness and unkindness.