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Key words & expressions. Fill in the blanks with words or phrases from the box. Change the form where necessary. alien array assume elusive explore gear giant hostile impact landmark observe overlook species specimen vital as yet feed on fit into fit together for the first time from the beginning learn about on the heels of 1. Autumn has arrived here ______a hot summer with unexpected speed. 2. As a diplomat, he has witnessed the birth of the new nation and is well placed to______its growth during this critical period of its history. 3. When you make travel plans, you'd better______that every flight can be late. 4. "I have made it quite clear ______that I want to be part of the team," John said. 5. When Alice first came to the country, she was shocked by the way of life there that was totally ______to her and the environment where local people looked at her with a suspicious (怀 疑的) eye. 6. Andrew made an initial contribution. But there is______ no firm commitment to further cash payments. 7.______in decades, the leaders of the two nations shook hands and sat down to talk. 8. "Do fish______each other?" "Yes. At least many of them do." 9. Our old classroom building, which was built a century ago, has become a sort of a local ______. 10. The dwarf sees farther than the ______when he stands on the latter's shoulder. 11. All these parts are supposed to ______in this device. 12. We visited the local markets and saw a wonderful______of fruit and vegetables. 13. I am afraid this plan of yours does not______the company's overall marketing strategy. 14. Astronauts have brought back ______of rock from the moon. 15. If one wants to______the possibilities of Europe's political future, one needs to examine the development of European culture. 16. A set of______are installed to control the speed and direction of the vehicle.