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The 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake, measured 9.1 on the Richter scale, occurring on 26 December wiped out a large number of residential coastal areas.

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______ is a health problem. People become fatter and put on weight quickly

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The young woman who lives next door is very friendly.

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“Go ahead. Jump again”, the instructor ____

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They _________ their house since they arrived last Monday.

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If his family had not been so poor that he did several part-time jobs when he was at university, ____ now.

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The tongue is the principle organ of taste, and is crucial for chewing, swallowed, and speaking.

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I sometimes waver ________continuing to study and starting up.

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Our department expects _________________ five new appointments this year alone.

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The police______their attention to the events that led up to the accident

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Departmental restructuring will be discussed at the ------- monthly meeting.

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 Due to the uneven terrain of the Chilman Trail, proper hiking footwear is ------- recommended

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The spreadsheet ------- data on retail sales  during the fourth quarter is attached

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We should join our hands to help _______ because they are so poor

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______ can help increase your strength and energy, giving you a stronger heart

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That house hasn’t been occupied for three years now. It must be haunted since no one is renting or buying it.

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The new telescope has helped us to understand more about the ____________ of the universe

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Fast………….in computer technology have made it possible for the public to access a second-to-none amount of news and information

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Polio is one of the top ten incurable diseases that modem medicine has failed to eradicate.

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No one knew precisely what would happen to a human being in space.

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The detective made an important _______________ when he noticed the broken glass was outside the window