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When floodwaters recede, affected areas are often blanketed in silt and mud. The water and landscape can be contaminated with hazardous materials, such as sharp debris, pesticides, fuel, and

untreated sewage.

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Today, many serious childhood diseases _____ by early immunization.

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In this job, experience accounts for more than paper _____.

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Lessons from the _____ developed countries are worth learning to save our time.

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The picture, _____, was beautiful.

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each of the following questions.

There were so many people on the train that Mary couldn’t get a seat.

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I bought this grammar book _____ I could go over all the things we have studied this year.

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Nadine: “I’ve been offered $550 for my stereo. Should I take it or wait for a better one?”

Kitty: “Take the $550. _____”