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### Part 1 1. The President refused to **answer questions** on the subject. 2. Everything went **according to** plan, and we arrived on time. 3. The fire was **out of control** for nearly two hours before firefighters were able to get it under control. 4. His friends wouldn't **believe him to be** capable of murder. 5. Those are some of the top stories **in the news**. 6. The drama takes an idealistic, even a naive **view of** the subject. 7. He seemed to **take it for granted** that she was the one to talk to. ### Part 2 1. It's quite **likely that** we'll be in Spain this time next year. 2. I was **confused by** his offer. 3. I see little **point in** discussing this further. 4. It was **announced that** the groups have agreed to a cease-fire. 5. His lectures always **send me to** sleep. 6. Never make disparaging **comments about** a colleague's work. 7. Keep me **informed about** any job opportunities. ### Part 3 1. How did you **hear about** our company? 2. He looked mildly **surprised by** the question. 3. Her reply **corresponded with** yours, so I suppose I must believe you. 4. Do you think you can **persuade him to** lend us the money? *(Note: "believe in" and "tell me about" remain unused based on the remaining gaps)*