People who hold optimistic view believe that cities of the future will increase the general well-being of individuals and societies.

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Such problems as haste and inexperience are a universal feature of youth.

Your annual ____ to the Social Club is now due.

It was _____ by the railways board that the cost of rail fares would be increased by ten per cent.

Over the past 24 years, Vietnam has consistently considered ASEAN a foundation and one of top ____________ of its foreign policy.

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Unselfishness is the very essence of friendship.

Debbie is the black _____ of the family, having left home at 17 to live with her boyfriend.

I may look half asleep, but I can assure you I am ______ awake.

John____ knowledge from many of his life experiences in his work.

He may be shy now, but he will soon come out of his__________ when he meets the right girl.

She sat down at the piano and began to play a patriotic _____. 

A reduction in the amount of paperwork has been proposed in an attempt to ease the ____________on busy teachers.

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During their five-decade history the Asian Games have been advancing in all aspects.

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The fire brigade responded to the scene instantly upon receiving the emergency call.

He is one of the most ………. bosses I have ever worked with. He behaves rudely to not only me but also others in the staff.

Do you know how many countries __________ part in the sporting event?

Lightweight luggage enables you to manage easily even when fully ________.

She was ________ out of 115 applicants for the position of managing Director.

The weather is going to change soon; I feel it in my __________

The world’s biodiversity is declining at an unprecedented rate, which makes wildlife ________.

In his latest speech, the Secretary General_______ the importance of wildlife conservation.