(2006·安徽)

It was already past midnight and only three young men ________ in the teahouse.

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I'd like to take ________ of this opportunity to thank you for your cooperation.

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The Smiths bought a new house, which was the ________ of his friends.

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More and more people choose to shop in a supermarket as it offers a great ________ of goods.

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--- When did the concert ________?

--- Well, two or three years ago.

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In the past ten years, government has ________ the price of certain drugs for about 11 times.

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I am sure David will be able to find the library---he has a pretty good ________ of direction.

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He ________ his breath while the results of the competition were read out.

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(2007·陕西)

We had wanted to finish our task by noon, but it didn't quite ________ as planned.

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The captain told the sailors to ________ their spirits when they were on the point of giving up.

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