Pro. Smith will give us a report to ______ the world present economic problems.

—How did your father deal with you？—We were lucky to _____ being punished.

  Uncle Tom ________ an interesting story for the children.

Though he didn't ________an important position, he got along very well with almost everybody and was trusted by most of his leaders.

 Rather than go through the extreme hot weather and see the World Expo, I prefer ______ at an air-conditioned room and watch TV.