Many plants and animal species are now on the _______ of extinction.

The average, ________watches television for about 15 hours a week.

The_______ of living here, of course, is that it is expensive.

We were ________ a mile of our destination when we ran out of petrol.

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There has been a hot debate among the scientists relating to the pros and cons of using robotic probes to study distant objects in space.

Having so many hobbies in common, Ted and Nick got on like a(n) ____________ on fire.

Making mistakes is all _______of growing up.

Call for me at any time that _____ you. 

__________ is the one that watches a game or match closely with the aim of ensuring that the rules are legally obeyed.

I wish today ................ my birthday.

The book offers a_______ glimpse of the lives of the rich and famous.

His work ______ new ground in the treatment of cancer. It is now giving many cancer victims hope of complete recovery.

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We have lived there for years and grown fond of the surroundings. That is why we do not want to leave.

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

The mass media are ____ of communication, such as books, newspapers, recordings, radio, movies, television, mobile phones and the Internet.

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The smell of chalk always evokes memories of my school days.

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If that was done on a national scale, we would wipe out this infectious disease.

At the first _____ of twelve everyone stopped for lunch.

Because of their careless work, the road had to be repaired after only one year ______.

Van Gogh suffered from depression _______ by overwork and ill-health.

The child was _____ for getting his shoes and socks wet.