The factory has _____ workers due to the drop in sales, which will lead to an increase in unemployment. 

The machine has been used many years. It’s no wonder that it doesn’t work well________. 

(2014·潍坊市联合考试)Mo Yan’s writing has________him a large audience，not only in China but overseas.

I _________ an old photo while __________ my album, which reminded me of my happy childhood.

I ___________ my father to give up smoking, but he didn’t listen to me.