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Finishing his speech, ......... to make questions.

The train ...............half an hour ago. 

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They invited ...... dinner with them.

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A living cell is a marvel of detailed and complex structure.

We .....................Doris since last Sunday. 

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.
(9)...........................

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Last week, local …. were forced to find alternative routes, due to fallen trees on route 309.

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Will you still love me if I say that I don’t have ......... money left?

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Sleeping-car passengers will be provided__________the bedding they need for the journey.

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He fell off his bike, ……. three teeth.

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She was a devoted teacher. She spent most of her time teaching and taking care of her students.

One possible approach is to make it more expensive for people to use their cars be increasing changes for parking and bringing in tougher fines for anyone who ________ the law.

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The estimated production costs for the new Pro Tip markers will be $2.15 per set, excluding the cost _______the packaging.

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He hadn’t eaten anything since morning. He took the food eagerly.

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If you have any problems with the.............. process, contact technical support at extension 492.

To the majority of us, this is someone we trust completely and who understands us better ______ anyone else.

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The little girl can't stand ....... made fun of by her classmates.

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Because of a --------- increase in profits this quarter, Tyro Sportswear employees will receive their first-ever year-end bonus.

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I want to congratulate you ....... the contest.

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One of ASEAN's objectives is to help people think about peace and _______ and do something about it.

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Fruit and vegetables grew in abundance on the island. The islanders even exported the surplus.