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It was found that he lacked the _______ to pursue a difficult task to the very end

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. ................... in Shanghai than in any other city in China. 

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The increase in the number of obese children can be ____ to several factors, among which is unhealthy diets

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They are tired now because they _______ in the field since early morning

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The doctor has told him to slow ___________ or he'll have a heart attack

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My sister is writing a letter to apply for the ____ of an English teacher at the center

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Please find a(an) ……copy of the letter I received from the college.

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I haven't made ________________ my mind where to go yet

Those children always help their parents ................the house work.

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In regions of volcanoes, houses should be built with ____ materials

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Janet's ambition proved too great and eventually did her and her company .........

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Lifelong learning can enhance our understanding of the world around us, provide us ____ more and better opportunities and improve our quality of life.

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Commentator: “With an unforced error and a double fault at his first serve, John ...... two easy points and another break for Roger”.- Fans: “Go Roger”!

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The popular image of student life is of young people with few responsibilities enjoying themselves and (38) _____ very little work. This is often not true. Many older people now study at college or university, sometimes (39) _____ a part-time basis while having a job and looking after a family. These students are often highly motivated and work very hard. Younger students are often thought to be lazy and careless about money (40) _____ this situation is changing. In Britain reduced government support for higher education means that students can no longer rely on having their expenses paid for them. Formerly, students received a grant towards their living expenses. Now most can only get a loan (41) _____ has to be paid back. Since 1999 they have paid over £1,000 towards tuition fees and this amount will increase up to a maximum of £3,000. In the US students already have to pay for tuition and room and board. Many get a financial aid package which may include grants, scholarships and loans. The fear of having large debts places (42) _____ pressure on students and many take part-time jobs during the term and work full-time in the vacations

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Our guests are from a ________ of society and so should reflect most point of views

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I was with Overseas Volunteers (OV) for a year after leaving university, and I was sent to an isolated village in Chad, about 500 kilometers from the capital N'Djamena. Coming from a rich country, I got quite a shock, as conditions were much harder than I had expected. But after a few days I got used to (11)_______ there. The people were always very friendly and helpful, and I soon began to appreciate how beautiful the countryside was. One of my jobs was to supply the village (12)______ water. The well was a long walk away, and the women used to spend a long time every day (13)______ heavy pots backwards and forwards. So I contacted the organization and arranged to have some pipes delivered. (14)______ these pipes were not really perfect, they still made a great difference to the villagers. All in all, I think my time with OV was a good experience. Although it was not paid, it was well worth doing and I would recommend it to anyone (15)______ was considering working for a charity

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I try not to let my problems at work carry ___________ into my private life

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 Rebecca____ on our conversation to tell us that James had just been rushed into hospital

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Two students are talking with each other. Complete the exchanges with the best answer:
A: "I'm going to take a course in first aid skills." – B: “____”

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Charles Dickens is ___________ as one of the greatest names in English literature

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The terrorists who hijacked the plane last night are still holding ten ….