They made up their minds not to climb Sougshan Mountains because it was raining ________.

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If the manager had to choose between the two, he would say John was ________ choice.

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She is ________ to leave as soon as possible.

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We don't care if a hunting dog smells, but we really don't want him to smell ________.

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It was ________ late to catch a bus after the party; therefore we called a taxi.

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Can you believe that in ________ a rich country there should be ________ many jobless people?

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—How was your last visit to Shanghai?

—It was great. I visited some friends, and spent the ________ days at the seashore.

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—I'd like ________ information about the management of your hotel, please.

—Well, you could have ________ word with Mr. Zhang, our manager. He might be helpful.

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If there were not much pressure, we should have ________ at school.

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We all write ________, even when there isn't anything important to say.

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