I tried to ______ Tom last night, but no one answered the phone.

On our journey to Australia last summer, our luggage was _____ at the customs. We were not allowed to carry food such as meat and vegetables. 

The Korean government plans to import Chinese cabbage from China, as the recent rainstorm has______ the price.

Liu Xiang’s talent for running and his ability to learn from his experiences________greatly to his many successes in sports.

The lorries were lined up, ready to move________.