_______ the manager came to Beijing on business, he would visit his old friends there.

Try to ______ the children down.   They’re too excited. 

When I was about to go out, something unusual _______ my attention.

 It is universally believed that a student with an extremely ________ mind usually gets high scores in the exams, especially in the physics exam.

The famous director Li’an failed many times but he eventually _____ to achieve success.