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The managers said that we may join --------- in the meeting once they finish discussing some budget items

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A middle-aged man was seen running away from the ......................... of the crime

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When I got home I found that water ________________ down the kitchen walls

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I don’t understand this point of grammar. I wish I ________ it better

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His mother _________ him against staying up late night after night to prepare for exams

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Mary couldn’t stand it anymore. She decided to speak her mind.

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Mr. Kemp of ther product development team was entrusted with the task of developing the product prototype ------- must be completed within two months

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Most of us found the Mayor’s idea ________ their own candidates for royal honors a little awkward; but he was right, of course

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The teacher testified to the boy’s honesty when he was accused of stealing from another student. (27 p275)

A. believed in    B. doubted    C. confirmed    D. ensured

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It appalled me that they could simply ignore the problem.

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The factory has to take on 200 workers in order to complete the plan.

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I think he'd ________________ me as an idiot within five minutes of meeting me

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I ___________ hot food before. It is quite strange to me.

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Margot has always spent an ________________ amount of time on her appearance

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The invention of the contraceptive pill brought about ____________ changes in the lives of women.

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We should focus ____ the conservation of vulnerable species at risk of disappearing.

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My daughter became quite difficult to deal with during her ____________ years

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His jokes seemed __________________, but were in fact carefully prepared beforehand.

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It took her a while to _________________ to living alone

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Our visit to Japan was delayed _______my wife’s illness

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I'm having a tailor ___________ the hem of my dress a couple inches