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Young people often dispense with the traditional ceremonies of marriage. They think weddings are money-consuming and nonsensical.

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In some countries, many old-aged parents like to live in a nursing home. They want to _____ independent lives.

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A(n) ______ is someone who is a 100 years old or more.

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When I turned on the TV set, the singer was speaking ______ of her first performance at primary school. She looked overwhelmed with memories.

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Some modern couples organize their marriage and work out the tasks and duties, which may gradually turn their marriage into a business or _____ relationship.

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He’s so annoying. How do you _____ him?

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When I arrived home, my grandmother ______ already ______ dinner.

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My grandparents ______ a very simple life when they were young.