A long time ago, this part of the town used to be a place where people came to relax and get away from their stress. Although this was …............... a shelter for people to escape, it has now become a chaotic and noisy market area.

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Visitors are asked to turn off their electronic devices when……… the laboratory.

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____________the Kendal Company has been in business for only nine months, it has very quickly become profitable.

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It has been projected that sales organic fruit and vegetables will increase __________20 percent this year.

______, Malaysia experienced significant economic growth.

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Mr. Hahn and Ms. Smalls began working at ABCO Corporation at the same time, and ……… hope to be promoted next year.

Some are independent, while others are more  _____ to their mothers. 

Library and information science majors should be reminded of the seminar beginning…………at 6:00 p.m in room 212B

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The effective use of landscaping makes the difference between  having a real garden and --------------- a collection of plants.

The gang robbed three banks in the same city and all at about the same time. Not……….., they were caught by the police during the fourth attempt. 

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The motivations for the birth of ASEAN were the desire for a _______ environment.

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He resembles his brother in appearance very much, which makes his friends unable to recognize

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Where’s your mother? She is busy ......... in the kitchen.

In a formal interview, it is essential to maintain good eye with the interviewers.

His broken leg is still very………..

Tom and Mary ............. for Vietnam tomorrow.

Stress is important. We all need a certain amount of it in order to (1)____fulfilling lives. However, if we have too much of it, it can have the opposite effect. Some people can tolerate greater (2) _____of stress than others, but most of us will (3)____at some time in our lives. It is, (4)____, a good idea to learn a few stress management techniques. Identifying the cause of the problem we have, so that we can (5)_____it more effectively, is one of the first steps towards reducing stress. The second thing is talking to a person you can trust, who will listen and, if necessary, give you some positive advice. Not only are smoking and drinking (6)____ to our health, they actually increase stress (7)____ than reduce it. So, next time you want to relax, instead of reaching for that glass of wine or a cigarette, have a warm bath or go for a walk. Walking has more than health (8)______. It helps you think more clearly, (9)______. Pets have calming influences on us, unless they make noise which irritates us. In fact, unwanted noises should be avoided as far as possible. On the other hand, laughter is one of the best ways to make yourself feel (10) _______better.
(5).......................

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I tried to get onto the train then it started to run, ....... point I saw her standing with tears on the platform. 

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Kyung Bin Yi has been praised for her role in security several_______ contracts for Dwyer Industries’ fledgling mobile-computing division.

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A 15 percent increase in worker……..at the Isis Corporation is largely due to a recent investment in 25 new packaging machines.

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If desired, garnish your plate with parsley, bell pepper rings or other vegetables