Q 1.Polo became popular in Tang dynasty court circles in the late seventh century. Historical records indicate that both men and women in China _______ polo until the tenth century, when the Song dynasty curtailed women’s participation in the sport.
Q 2.The annual Perseid meteor shower finally provided sky watchers with a spectacular show when it peaked on Friday night. They _______ to witness an extra surge of meteors just before dawn on Thursday, but to no avail.
Q 3.In just a short time, an owner transformed the company’s corporate culture, leading to a dramatic recovery. Observers pointed out, however, that the owner’s reforms actually originated from the company’s middle managers who _______ there for 20 years.