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The government called for an update of the safety _______ for the new power plant

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Every year this charity organization takes on volunteers to support the needy and the poor.

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Don’t you wish you ___________ a skiing holiday on Mont Blanc for your mid-term break next winter?

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On September 9th 1850, California __________ to the United States as the thirty-first state

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Students from that university have conducted a survey to find out the most effective study habit.

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I wonder if the game will ever _________________ with young people

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I wasn’t sure how Belinda would react because I ____ her long

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We were unable to move because of the _________________ of the crowd

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When she’s done the ironing, she _________ the length of the dress for me

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Mr.Liu will not be in the office this morning   ----------- he has a dentist appointment

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The book for my English courses costs 25 dollars

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It's hard to keep my ____________ with the kids after being kept awake by them all night long

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Before _______________ ,I had brushed my teeth

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The remodeling crew made ...........progress over the weekend, so the renovated coffee shop will reopen on Wednesday as scheduled

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Ms. Woolner is hoping to change ............... daily routine to be more conductive to a healthy lifestyle

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Although the parts are made in China, the      ------- of Jamy bicycles is done in Canada

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Graduates are encouraged to gain professional ____________

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"I'd like you to tell me the truth," Linda said. → Linda wanted________her the truth

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Each quarter, Acaba Exports sets ------- goals for its staff

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Nowadays, most students use ________ calculators in their studies and examinations

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After she graduates, she ________ a job