It is not rare in ________ that people in ________ fifties are going to university for further education.

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If there were no examinations, we should have ________ at school.

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A．the happiest time

B．a more happier time

C．much happiest time

D．a much happier time

When Tom came in, his mother was at ________ table, while his father was sitting at ________ table, reading a newspaper.

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Mr Green drove slowly on the way home until he reached the high way, ________ the speed limit was 60 miles per hour.

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The eight-storey building, when ________, will shut out the sun ________ up the rooms in my house.

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A．completed; lighting

B．to be completed; lighting

C．completing; lighted

D．completed; lighted

I'm afraid I can't help ________ the house because I have a meeting to attend right now.

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I would love ________ to the party last night, but I had to work extra hours to finish a report.

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We will be shown around the city. schools, museums and some other places, 　　  other visitors seldom go.

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Sarah, hurry up. I'm afraid you can't have time to ________ before the party.

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John shut everybody out of the kitchen ________ he could prepare his grand surprise for the party.

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