Were you given a _____, or did you have to do it?

—Mary was being badly treated when John happened to pass by and helped her out.—I think it was not a pure ________but had been well planned.

Nowadays, more and more people choose to drink alcohol to escape the _____ caused by heavy work. 

In the time of social reform, people’s state of mind tends to keep       with the rapid change of society.

I haven't got a single ______from Aunt Mary since I last saw her.