53. In the passage,“age” refers to _______·

13.She answered with a _____ “No” to the request that she attend the public hearing.

3. Whether my judgement _______ right or wrong, I will continue my research without any hesitation. 

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19. ________ both sides accept the agreement ________a lasting peace be established in this region.

15.Individual sports are run by over 370 independent government bodies whose functions usually include ________ rules, holding events and promoting international links.

11.Chances for a quick settlement of dispute are beginning to _______because neither side is willing to compromise.

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8. We ______ any attempts to infiltrate company networks to obtain user information.

6. Nowadays most of people buy a house on hire purchase and pay monthly _______.

5. Mainstream pro-market economists all agree that competition is an ______ spur to efficiency and innovation.

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