Despite his great efforts,he ______unsuccessfully after all.

“The Secret Life of Emily Dickinson” _____ U.S．bookstores this week and soon became a best seller．

Having lived in the town for quite a few years, Mr. Johnson no longer felt _____ among the local people.

 At the end of the term, you should reflect yourself over what you have ____ and what is left undone, and make up your new year plan.

To learn how their children are doing at school, parents  need to _______ the teachers every now and then.