Before the firemen arrived, the whole building had already been completely _______ in the big fire.

After retirement, Mr. Mike ______ drawing, which he had always loved but had not had time for. 

. One day I ____________a newspaper article about one in six European mammal species threatened with extinction.

He has been ______to general manager because of his excellent work in the company.

Every minute should be made full ___ of ___ our lessons well.