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_____ they are widely perceived as gentle creatures, hippopotamuses are responsible for more human deaths in Africa than any other animal.
A.Despite
B.Even though
C.In spite of
D.Because

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Phone mebeforeten;_____ I’llbetoobusy totalktoyou.
A.unless
B.whether
C.otherwise
D.if

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In most _____ developed countries, up to 50% of _____ population enters higher education at some time in their lives.
A.Ø / Ø
B.the / Ø
C.Ø / the
D.the / a

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Most oxygen atoms have eight neutrons, but a small amount have nine or ten .
A.Most
B.have
C.amount
D.nine or ten

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Dolphins and chimps are like in that they have been shown to have language skills.
A.are
B.like
C.in that
D.have been shown

________ (1)
A.participate
B.participated
C.participating
D.participately

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_____every industry in our modern world requires the work of engineers.
A.Wholly
B.Hardly
C.Most
D.Virtually

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When the electricity failed, he _____a match to find the candles.
A.rubbed
B.scratched
C.struck
D.started

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The book says that the revolution was_____ off by the assassination of the state governor.
A.launched
B.cropped
C.triggered
D.prompted

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He suddenly saw Sue _____the room. He pushed his way_____ the crowd of people to get to her.
A.across/through
B.over/through
C.over/along
D.across/across