The rapid rise in the global population is not expected to start ____ until past the middle of this century, by which time it will have reached 9 billion.

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A lot of research in medical science has been ______ to improve human health.

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I take it as ______ that you’ve checked your facts carefully

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You shouldn't expect immigrants to______into a new culture immediately.

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The ship went down although strenuous efforts were made to save it.

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Where did you find that news? - In the sports__________of a magazine.

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The experimental play was only a__________success, which disappointed the playwright.

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_________ every major judo title, Mark retired from international competition.

I can’t believe it! My wife is _____an affair with our neighbour. I caught them kissing last night.

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I_______ my chance to get that job because I had arrived late for the interview

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 I could only propose a partial solution to the crisis in the company.

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We moved to the front row ____ we could hear and see better.

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_______ man suffering from _____ shock should not be given anything to drink.

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Just as I was ________________, a strange thought entered my head

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When she __________ her mistake, she apologized.

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 This puzzle is a piece of cake; I can do it with my eyes closed.

Her only income being a small allowance, she lived a very ___________life

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There is a Vietnamese proverb which states that if you want to gather a lot of knowledge, act as if you are ignorant.

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 The teacher is simply too lenient with her students and is passing people who ought to fail.

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Let’s go to the hospital and visit him, _______?

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Our team must develop a new strategy in order to deal with the serious problem.