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Tragedy __________ yesterday when a man was swept out to sea by a freak wave.

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Experts often forecast an upswing in an economy after a protracted slowdown.

But for our parents, we _____ successful in life.

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We have achieved considerable results in the economic field, such as high economic growth, stability and significant poverty alleviation over the past few years.

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At first, I was really excited about my new project, but now I feel like I’ve bitten off more than I can ______

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We are sorry __________ any inconvenience this may cause

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Isobel, ____________ brother he was, had heard the joke before.

Did you ask the teacher what                    this afternoon ?

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It was an awkward situation, and so there was a great silence from _________ ends of the telephone line, since _________ person could find anything to say

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the undelined part that needs correction in each of the following questions:

Although both of them (A) are trying (B) to get (C) the scholarship, she has the highest (D) grades.

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Synchronized swimming, windsurfing and water polo are________sports.

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I have two sisters, both of ____________ want to become an English teacher in the future.

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The carbon dioxide gas given ____ by the fermenting vat was known as “fixed air”

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Mary invited John to come to her birthday party, _____?

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____ to rent a flat, we set about contacting all the accommodation agencies in the city.

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The police tried in_____to persuade the journalist to divulge the source of her information

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In Vietnam, almost all of the households have at least a television_________

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Everything is going on well, _______?

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When I see my boyfriend, I make a ____________ for him.

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She got this high paid job because she’s extremely competent and industrial.

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Educated women are becoming less dependent ____ their husbands’ decisions