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Because of his excellent work in the company, Mr. Zhou______others’ praise and respect.

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The bus hasn’t yet______, although it should have arrived here half an hour ago.

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She ______to them about her age in order to get the job.

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Too much drinking and smoking ________ his early death. Which of the following keys is wrong?

At first, his teacher couldn’t’ realize that Lang Lang had a ________ for music though he said he wanted to learn the piano so much.

Alice was_________the letter from Tom, but it didn't reach her for some reason.

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. He has never travelled out of his hometown, _______ to a foreign country.

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The river _______ in the late summer, so we could go across it easily.

—Do you have enough to ________ the cost of your board at school?
—Oh yes, enough and to spare.

Practising Chinese kung fu can not only          one’s strength, but also develop one’s character.