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The tiny irrigation channels were everywhere and along some of them the water was running.

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Although Mr. Yanamura's theory is - ---- controversial, it does help explain the  latest changes in the market

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............, I forgot my homework. Therefore, I got a bad mark

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Let us extend our warmest welcome ------- Mr. Lam Keong Wu, our new vice president of marketing

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Although he _________ to listen to the teacher, he _________ of the football match all the time

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____________________ exercise can sometimes cause health problems

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Negative economic indicators led the central bank to ------- that the economy would deteriorate in the third quarter

In fact ever since that moment, I have realized that I can overcome any problems thanks to my sons' love. The most important thing of my life is that my boys are safe and healthy, and they bring me joy all the time. The memory _____ me that nothing really matters, when I have the love of my children.

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 We oppose this war, as we would do any other war which created an environmental catastrophe.

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Her reputation suffered a _____________ blow as a result of the scandal

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He has__________money than his wife.

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Mr Smith,______is a retired teacher, often does volunteer work to help the poor and the disabled people

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Of the people who have publicly introduced ------- at the Carpentry Club meetings, about half are commercial contractors

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It is recommended that proper actions ____ to protect wildlife and wild places.

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Why do you always believe in everything________he says?

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Did you actually see theboy ________ over the fence into Mr. Jones’ garden, or did you just hear other boys ________ about it?

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Loyal customers weren’t upset with the ____________ in prices since hamburgers only went up ten cents in price

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Please fill _____ these details

The students _______ by Mrs. Monty. However, this week they _______ by Mr. Tanzer.

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Bod and Alice have been married ________________

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions:

The use of lasers in surgery has become relatively commonplace in recent years.