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4. D. She couldn't agree with the man more. o$4xinK
5. A. Jack's girlfriend is mad at him. SAQ|1I#"/
6. B. It's wise to be prepared. /);S?7u .
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15. B. She makes a living now as a landlady. <meQ
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18. A. Overweight. FdcmA22k*
19. C. He is a heavy smoker. (\zxiK
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24. D. Iron. &W*do
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34. To maintain physical well-being, a person should eat _______ food and get sufficient exercise. Fu\! '\6
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35. The Central Government’s pledge to maintain the ______ and stability of Hong Kong at all costs is a great encouragement to the local finance. \}EJtux q
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36. It is pointed out that patients must be reassured that “their lives will not be ______ as a result of bed shortages.” m2>$)\-;
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37. The cause of his death has been a mystery and _______ unknown so far. J}Ji /
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38. It is known that some ways of using resources _______ can destroy the environment as well as the people living in it. )F3>
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