If you want to advance yourself in your studies, you will first have to ________ yourself of those shortcomings that can become barriers to progress.

Most of today’s youngsters prefer to ______ to their favorite journals online because they think it is both trendy and handy.

The funny story ________ a loud laugh in the classroom.

It is difficult to ________ a conversation with someone who only says “Yes” and “No”.

With real estate （房地产）______ in economy, a lot of rich farmland had to ______ new houses and offices in the area.

Recent pressure at work may___ his behavior.

If he starts talking about his past, you will never___ from him.

Please ____ your sister to bring the ticket for the concert.

We had a really bad time about six months ago but now things are ____．

—Did you make sense of what the man said just now?
—No, his meaning didn’t ______ ．Would you explain it to me?