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

The pilot was the only man after the crash. 

Mrs. Robinson ___ great pride in her cooking.

The acoustics in the concert hall were very poor and it was necessary to __ voices of the performers.

They offer shade and shelter, which in _______ reduces the amount of energy needed to heat and cool nearby buildings; at the same time, they also remove other impurities from the air we breathe.

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Duties have been divided................. among the town council committee members.

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

2007 was the 40th anniversary of the _______ of ASEAN.

Stress is important. We all need a certain amount of it in order to (1)____fulfilling lives. However, if we have too much of it, it can have the opposite effect. Some people can tolerate greater (2) _____of stress than others, but most of us will (3)____at some time in our lives. It is, (4)____, a good idea to learn a few stress management techniques. Identifying the cause of the problem we have, so that we can (5)_____it more effectively, is one of the first steps towards reducing stress. The second thing is talking to a person you can trust, who will listen and, if necessary, give you some positive advice. Not only are smoking and drinking (6)____ to our health, they actually increase stress (7)____ than reduce it. So, next time you want to relax, instead of reaching for that glass of wine or a cigarette, have a warm bath or go for a walk. Walking has more than health (8)______. It helps you think more clearly, (9)______. Pets have calming influences on us, unless they make noise which irritates us. In fact, unwanted noises should be avoided as far as possible. On the other hand, laughter is one of the best ways to make yourself feel (10) _______better.
(4).......................

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The tasks that Ms. Ogawa must …. are outlined in her employment agreement.

Now the school is doing well and it seems ____ it will continue to run in the future. 

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.................. the band has finally confirmed its availability, the outdoor concert will be scheduled for Sunday, June 11.

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.
(5)...........................

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Frank has been the______________of the local history museum for over 10 years now. 

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She has two sons. Both of ....... work hard. 

Many people are dying                                   various types of cancer.

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Payne Carpet’s decorative rugs are made from a ________ of synthetic and  natural materials.

I can't leave now. I ................... for an important telephone call

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

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Jones _______ after everyone _______.

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On the ....... of our wedding, we would love to invite your family to our dinner.