In May 2005 he _____the news to his parents that he intended to give up law and become a professional ballet dancer.

I often have a hard time _______myself from my bed or even rolling over to write everything have dreamt in my notebook.

The professor ______ his voice to make himself ______.

—The heavy snow hasn't caused any inconvenience to people in Nanjing, has it?—Yes. Just imagine the city ________ with nearly 20 centimeters of snow one night.

The snowstorm ________ our difficulties.