His illness _____ his absence.

After the 5-hour long journey, all the tourists were_____and desperate to have a good rest．

He ______ at once when I promised to help him.

Paper making began in China and from there it _____ to North Africa and Europe.

— Do you feel sad and hurriedly give some money when seeing beggars on the street?— Absolutely not! I think they are _______ cheats.