..............the water clear but also prevent the river from overflowing. 

    

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In the twentieth century, drug markedly improved health throughout the world

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At this time, we are__________to exhibit any of your photographs in the shop. 151.

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.
(8)...........................

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The story was that of a little girl who was bom in a well-to-do family and was a top performer in her studies.

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I plan to drop the templates off to you in person, at which time I‘d like to talk to you about any……… you feel are necessary.

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The warranty on Lelen saucepans does not apply to damages that result from  ________ use of cookware.

Have they put the Christmas………………….. yet?

The product was ________by the car manufacturer because of the faulty accelerator pedal.

I flew for the first time last year _______ I went to Brazil.

This film is quite__________. All the children are __________ in it. 

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China .............. to the north of Viet Nam.

Mr. Watson wants the report ________ soon.

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The new ...... of Sheraton Hotel is famous for his French dishes.

I can’t believe that you _______ all the three exercises! You just started five minutes ago.

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Despite many changes in his life, he remained ...... his working principles.

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Our science teacher always reminds us to be succinct when writing down data so that only the important information is recorded.

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I am going to speak with the boss when the meeting _______.

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We invite youto visit the shop when it opens on its April 3, and we look forward to _______ to serve you.

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Guitarist Carlos Roldan……. his newest music at a fund-raising concert in Madrid last month.

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That dress isn’t really tight. It’ll______________when you wear it.