I hear you won the prize in the English contest last week—That was the second time I ________ the prize

I do not usually celebrate my birthdaysuntil I met him. _______, I do not like any big party because I’m not good atsmall talk.

My father says he is very busy when he is at work and he has no time to ________ newspapers in his office.

I’m afraid I can’t walk to Quancheng Square . It’s too far. — You can ride ___________ bike.

I don’t think that your speech ________ to the crowd, for they appeared quite puzzled.