David was immediately interested in the birds and when he ________ the post of Raven Master eight years ago he was glad to accept it.

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Doing your homework is a sure way to improve your test scores, and this is especially true ________ it comes to classroom test.

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We gave out a cheer when the red roof of the cottage came ________ view.

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－Why weren't you at the meeting yesterday?

－I ________ for a long-distance call from my aunt in America then.

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Cancer is second only ________ heart disease as a cause of death.

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________ as it was at such a time, his work attracted much attention.

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By the end of this month, we surely ________ a satisfactory solution to the problem.

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Ever since Picasso's paining went on exhibit, there ________ large crowds at the museum every day.

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________ for your laziness, you could have finished the assignment by now.

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Have you checked all the goods ________ to the medical workers next week?

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