The early settlers in the jungle didn"t have such advanced equipment _____ we have today to fight against natural disasters and many a time they _____ despair(绝望) but they survived somehow.
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A. that; got close to B. as; got near to C. that; were close to D. as; got close to
The dull wetland _____ the moment the first ray of sunlight shines on it. Thousands and thousands of creatures living in it wake up and begin their life of a new day.
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A. stays alive B. begins to live C. makes a living D. comes to life