(2013·山东淄博二模)Maria ________ the interviewers with her knowledge and experience, and as a result she was offered the job.

—Did you sleep well last night? — No, the loud noise from the street ______ me awake for hours.

John was very upset because he was_______ by the police with breaking the law.

 At last, we found ourselves at the foot of a hill with trees providing shade and      ________  down to eat our picnic lunch.

Bob looked back only to find an old classmate whose name ________ him for the moment.