9. ____________we are united, there is no difficulty we cannot overcome.

8. He returned _______________spending New Year with his family.

7. The whole society should _______________ the health and sound growth of children.

6. It doesn't __________ to buy that expensive coat when these cheaper ones are just as good.

5. She _________ being kept waiting in that cold wind.

4. Theory will be of no use unless __________.

3. Children should ___________ old people.

2. There were 16 votes ___________ my suggestion, and 15 against.

1. He's a bit quick-tempered, but not difficult to __________.

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