They talked for three days before finally _____ a decision.

 

 

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Local water quality is ___________   to improve once the sewage treatment center is upgraded.

The study of languages … very interesting. 

................. we expected, the new manager failed to do much to change the firm’s financial situations.

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Perhaps more than anything else, it was onerous taxes that led to 'the Peasants' Revolt in England in 1381.

I have been looking for this book for months, and  ________ I have found it.

Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C, or D) that best fits each space in the following passage.
UNICEF was created in 1946 to help bring food and medicine to children who suffered during World War II in Europe. It began as a temporary agency, but became a permanent part of the United Nations in 1953 (1)_______ the need for its services around the world. UNICEF's primary concern is to help governments of developing countries improve the quality of life for (2)________ one billion children. UNICEF's main office is in the United Nations offices in New York City, but it also has more than 40 offices and 100 programs (3)_______. In 1965, UNICEF won the Nobel Peace Prize for its work helping children and building brighter future. UNICEF works with governments to provide three kinds of services. First, UNICEF plans and develops programs in developing countries. These programs serve the community (4)_______ providing health care, information about nutrition, basic education, and safe water and sanitationThen UNICEF trains people to work in these programs. UNICEF also provides supplies and equipment that (5)_______ the programs to work.
(3).........................

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The Red Cross is an international humanitarian agency dedicated to reducing the sufferings of wounded soldiers, civilians and prisoners of war.

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Research suggests that children are more resilient than adults when it comes to getting over an illness.

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My uncle was a community leader whom everyone in our town admires him very much.

I'm thinking of changing my job because there are few ..................   of promotion.

One meter is approximately equal _____ a yard.

Lan: "Would you mind closing the door?"

Nam:" ________ "

The girl_____ behind you is naughty. 

The new law will ___ effect in six months.

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____________students have requested on-campus housing, they must wait at least a month for an official response.

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Several chapters of Joan Steer’s book describe illegitimate gambling activities in California in the 1970s.

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They haven’t reached agreement on the official songs of the 27th Sea Games.

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He made one last futile effort to convince her and left home.

John is feeling .............  because he hasn’t had enough sleep recently.

Dane.......the book we borrowed from the library. It was on the table, but now it has gone.