It was not until Tom took off his dark glasses that I _____ him.

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

 The bus ________ with a loud noise of its tyres when the light turned red.

Sheldon could have defeated Howard in the match, but he _______ too careless at the last minute. 

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