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2.A.Don’tclimbtheserockswithoutaguide. B.Becarefulofthesesharprocks. C.Mindyoudon’tfallofftheserocks. D.Stayawaybecausetherocksareunsafe. 3.A.Iampleasedtoreceiveanyadvice. B.Youshouldaskifyouwantmetohelpyou. C.Youareadvisedtowaithereforme. D.PleasehelpyourselfifIambusy. 4. 5.A.Ican’trunasfastasmyclassmatesbecauseIhavebeensickfortwoweeks.

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