4 . Not until this turbulent region can shuffle off the b________ of the past will it be able to settle peacefully into the community of nations. (根据首字母单词拼写)

8 . 从词汇框中选择合适的单词完成句子。

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1. It’s difficult to know ______ how much impact the changes will have on us.
2. The talented young artist is starting to ______ as a promising figure in the art world.
3. With a 3D printer, a cook can print ______ chocolate sculptures and beautiful pieces for decoration on a wedding cake.
4. In their final exams, Alice scored 92%, Bob scored 85% and Claire scored 78% ______.
5. The whole village was ______ with heavy snow.
6. According to the school’s ______, all students should wear uniforms during school hours.
7. Mr. Smith stayed in his room alone, ______ those ancient paintings.
8. The rate of population growth reached its highest point in 1999 and declined in ______ years.
9. His many talents were the ______ of all his classmates.
10. Leaving pets in a locked car during hot weather is ______ and dangerous.