— You didn’t have a good time at the party? — No, I _____ a lot from the noise made by the band. 

The doctor ______ him to give up smoking, but he refused.

Whenever I made mistakes, the teacher pointed them out with ______.

 —What ________ an important part in their lives?—Friends.

It’s better for you to take some time to prepare your annual (年度的) performance _____ carefully, which will decide whether you will get a promotion next year.