The place which _____ the beautiful scenery with the comfortable hot spring baths makes  stay there most enjoyable.

In spite of the great difficulties, Helen Keller ______ studying and finally succeeded. 

We can't _____ one to change the habits of a lifetime in a short time.

Jim was so badly burnt that at first they began to _____ of his life.

--- Is your new team-mate a good guy? --- Yes. He is kind, skillful, hard-working and intelligent; ____, I can’t speak too highly of him.