—I am going to _____________ for vacation.

①The survey says that being agreat writer {#blank#}1{#/blank#} (require) a real gift.

②— What has made you late again today? 
— {#blank#}2{#/blank#} (get) up too late.

③— What about your English speech tomorrow?

—I have many butterflies in my stomach though I {#blank#}3{#/blank#} (prepare) for it these days.

④What a pity! The manager was expected he {#blank#}4{#/blank#}  (return) in a week.

⑤—Jack took a photo of you just now.  
—Sorry! I {#blank#}5{#/blank#} (not look) in his direction.

⑥The bird was so lucky that it just missed {#blank#}6{#/blank#} (catch).

⑦The real reason why prices are rising all the time {#blank#}7{#/blank#} (discuss) in the next meeting.

⑧An agreement{#blank#}8{#/blank#}(reach) so far by the two sides because of several talks.

—I agree with you and I'll have a try.