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The aims of the Association of Southeast Asia include the evolvement of economic growth, social progress, cultural development among its members, and the promotion of regional peace.

Vincent Van Gogh is a famous painter from the 19th century. Van Gogh's paintings are sold at very high prices (1) ______many collectors want his paintings. But unfortunately, when he was (2) ______, he did not have a happy life.
Van Gogh was from a poor family in Holland and lived (3) _______his life at home. He lived a rather sad and (4) _______ life. He drew things that he could see (5) ______ around the quiet town of his parents' home or outside his window. This is why he painted things (6) _______the sky, his room and even himself. 
Van Gogh once cut off his own ear after drawing a picture of himself. He cut it off to (7) _______ the person that said the ear in Van Gogh's painting was not correct. It was very (8) _____ him to do such a thing.
Van Gogh was also (9) _________a crazy man. He really (10) ______become crazy, and was sent to a mental hospital. Sadly, he killed himself when he was just 37.

(2)..........................

ASEAN economic cooperation _______ many areas, such as agriculture, industry, services, transportations, and tourism

My brother is interested in doing                     research.

The major goal of ASEAN is to         economic growth, social progress and cultural development.

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Try to eliminate fatty foods from your diet.

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Twenty new mechanical engineers will be____________the company next month.

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Ask Mum for permission to go out now. She looks like she’s in a good mood.

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Hanoi is a city, the population of ........ is large.

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Cross Cove is home to several New Zealand artists, most………Francis Seward and Kyle Mcintyre.

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The exper_______spoke at last month's seminar on environmental awareness has been nominated for a Flagler Price.

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That old building__________. Nobody lives there for years.

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“Be aware of the dog”, said Tom.

=> Tom warned us .........

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It is surprising how ................ small child can make so much noise.

I wouldn’t say I know her __________, but we see each other from time to time.

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Many residents  of Alston have expressed…............. to the construction of a new warehouse complex near Fieldspring Lake.

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On July 23, Mr. Saito will be named chairman of the board --------------- president of Tairex Electronics. 

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No vehicle weighing over 3.5 tons is allowed on this bridge, according to traffic signs placed at both ends of the structure

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It was very_________of him to notice her new haircut, though she didn’t expect that.

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Factory officials reported that with the installation of the new machinery, errors  during ________ have decreased by 15 percent.

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The ASEAN Free Trade Area (AFTA) is an agreement by the member nations of ASEAN concerning local manufacturing in all ASEAN countries.