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13. The novel contains some marvelously revealing ________ of rural life in the 19th century.

5. —The Spring Festival is drawing near. I am considering traveling in a small town, especially ______ with an ocean view.   —I agree with you; I would appreciate it if you could take me there.

4. Race remains a prominent and ______ issue in the United States, which has struggled to overcome a legacy of slavery and discrimination.

14. Scholars from the University of Kansas published the results of a decade-long study recently, suggesting that sending children to “pre-school” at the age of 4 comes too late to ________ educational drawbacks at home.

7.The educational expert’s speech ________ a new round of consultation from parents about children’s domestic education.

52. It can be inferred that the author is most probably ________.

41. The best title of the passage can be ________

9.Physicians need ________ expertise in pain and symptom management and skills in communication to meet the many needs of this population.

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6. —Poor and backward area ________ Western China is, many college students are willing to work there after graduation.   —I can’t agree more. More chances of employment are available.

45. What does Sam Boakye’s remark mean?