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

In our childhood, we were often_____ by Grandma to pay attention to our table manners.

The old couple wanted to sell their house and ______ it in a newspaper.

I’ll never forget the good trick my classmates ________ on me when I was in the primary school.

--- How did you like Nick’s performance last night? --- To be honest, his singing didn’t ___________________ to me much.