The part he ______ in the film was popular with the audience.

It was the most boring report we had ever had. It ___ four hours.

Because of the financial crisis this year, the company decided not to _______ dividends (股息) to its shareholders.

----- Does your brother like football? ----- Well, he doesn’t really ______ football. In fact he likes basketball.

He ____ me to keep away from cigarette and take more exercise.