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The twentieth century saw a rapid rise in life expectancy due to improvements in public health, nutrition and medicine.

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They were such difficult tests __ 

Some rock stars started off as rebels with strong and broad principles.

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Not until the late Middle Ages glass became a major construction material.

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Of the four shirts, which is__________expensive?

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Physics and mental exercise has been found to be beneficial for our brains, but scientists have now found it could also improve the learning ability of our children.

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The engine had been making an _________________ sound all the way from my parents' house

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Each box of Lane Permanent Markers contains an ------- of surprising colors

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I tried to convince the other board members, but my efforts were ______, and they outvoted me

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

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 Iolana Dance Troupe stands out because the group knows ------- to integrate a variety of dance styles

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Improving working conditions can improve the___ of workers more than increasing their salary

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By 2020, the number of schools in our country _________________

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Mark already turned in his report, but Lucy has yet to finish ------------

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We were disappointed that they insisted on such a rigid ________________ of the rules

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Let’s play football in _____garden.

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After the social science lecture all students are invited to take part in a discussion of the issues which were risen in the talk.

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There is a risk of accidents with large ____________ of radioisotopes into the biosphere

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Esatington University just announced the  --------- of all foods containing artificial preservatives from its cafeteria menu

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She tried taking pills to lose weight as an _____________to getting regular exercise, but had little success.

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What subject is he ……… now? Vietnamese.