Complete the following sentences with gerunds formed from the verbs in the box. buy comment
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1.___big prices for famous pictures is now a wealthy man's way of___taxation. 2. English grammar is very difficult and few writers have avoided___mistakes. 3. Maurice was saved from___.by Kate's entry with the tray. 4 The elderly ladies enjoyed___who came in and
out,___old friends, and___unfavourably how these had aged. 5. Of course the contract is mutually beneficial and he is all for___it. 6. The important part of his life is___people. 7. Parks at night is a dangerous place to walk. Avoid___there after darkness. 8. Father suggested
___a new machine.

 Frankly speaking, the education is very essential not only in my country, but even in the whole world! People must understand the value of the education. Indeed, the education recquires lots of money and concentration as it is the main key to a successful future. In my opinion, we should develop ourselves without counting on the family budget. Yes, there are plenty of different clubs where we can do our best and make a progress almost for free! However, parents must be sure that their chidren understand the value of a good education. Personally I want to have a well-paid job, so I try do develop myself and obtain a good education!

1. We decided to postpone _the_ party for _a_ week.
2. It was _an_ ugly house with too many passages and _a_ glass porch.
3. Peter is _a_ friend of mine.
4. They tried to break _the_ lock with _a_ sledgehammer.
5. __ kings live in __ palaces.
6. An educated man is not happy without __ books.
7. _The_ palm trees along the beach are very tall.
8. Sorry if _the_ truth hurts.
9. From the window she had _an_ enthralling view of the city.
10. I won’t forget you in _a_ hurry.
11. He recognized her at __ first sight.
12. When we last played __ golf you were terrible.
13. She works as _a_ chemist.
14. _The_ sun was getting warmer.
15. We went to _the_ cinema last night.
16. I like ___ ice-cream.
17. He repeated it over and over again until he knew it by heart.
18. Here is _the_ book I told you about.
19. In front of _the_ station there was _an_ elm tree.
20. It was very hot for _the_ time of year.