China’s economic and social development requires more substantial reforms, as unnecessary government influence on the private sector has _______ an abuse of authority.

She can’t get down to work because she was deeply _______ by the news of his death.

-How long have you been in the room?- Just a few minutes. My cousins ___home together with me.

You should thank Peter. It was he who finally ____ your son to stop smoking and playing computer games.

 She is a well­known doctor now, but she ________ as a cleaner at the hospital for five years.