He is one of the most ____ bosses I have ever worked with. He behaves rudely to not only me but also others in the staff.

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 I’m not surprised that Tom is ill. He’s been burning the candle at both ends for a long time. It was bound to affect his health sooner or later.

Gifted children, who demonstrate high capacity in intellectual,  _______, or artistic areas, may also fare poorly in regular education programs.

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Hardly he had entered the office when he realized that he had forgotten his officetkey.

The twins look so much alike that almost no one can ________ them          

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New sources of energy (A) have been looking (B) for as the number (C) of fossil fuels continues (D) to decrease.

It is _______ not to say "Thank you" when you are given something.

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The economy of Maine is based to a great extent in its forest, which over 80 percent of its surface area.

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Just as (A) the performance ended (B), all the concertgoers raised (C) to their feet (D) and applauded.

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Modern art is on display at the Guggenheim Museum, a building with an unusually design.

_________TV for the last four hours? Turn it off and get some exercise.

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Sales have been slow, but the market for contemporary art is expected to pick up soon.

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Her application for a visa was turned down not only because it was incomplete and incorrectly filled out but also because it was written in pencil.

Are the years you (1) _________ at school the best years of your life? Personally, I found most lessons rather uninteresting. We had to sit at our (2) _________ in silence and (3) _________ attention. The teachers used to (4) _________ on the blackboard and ask us difficult questions. We also had to (5) _________ lots of homework, and (6) _________ it in on time. We had to wear a school (7) _________, and we had to obey lots of (8) _________ I left school as soon as I could and started work. I read books at the public library, and later I decided to (9) _________ college. I really enjoyed studying because I was older and knew that I wanted some (10) _________. When I was at school, I was just the wrong age!

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The (A) cars (B) in garage  (C) were badly in need of (D)  to be repaired.

Stars derive their energy from thermonuclear reactions that take place in their heat interiors.

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Colour is an important facet of nature. It influences the life of almost every creature.

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He was arrested for his illicit drug trade in the police raid yesterday.

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She's an introvert. She tends to think a lot and not to say a lot

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The skin of mammals is a complexity organ that serves vital protective and metabolic functions.

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I wish you won't come through the kitchen with your dirty boots on.