—Why did you come by bus?---My car broke down yesterday evening and I ____ it repaired.

 My study of biology has ______ much of my spare time, but it has given me a great deal of enjoyment. 

The famous reporter, who is said to go back to America next month, _____in China for almost twenty years. 

— Is the meeting held in Room 302 or 303 ?— It should be 302. But I hear that it _____ till tomorrow.