Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blank 43.

I’ve lost_____with my college friends since moved to France.

We _____ Emma since she _____ to work in New York a year ago.

Laura and Mitchell are talking about online learning.

- Laura: "Online learning seems the best solution now."

- Mitchell: "_____. It helps students keep learning while schools are closed."

Though my grandfather is old, she is very healthy and alert.

I found these photos while I _____ my cupboards.

_____ she stays in England, _____ her English will be.

Ben is talking to a waiter in a restaurant.

- Ben: "Can I have the menu, please?"

- Waiter: "_____"

Cinderella danced _____ than any other girls at the ball.

She listened _____, nodding her head now and again.

The team’s continued involvement in the competition is uncertain.

You took lots of warm clothes. Actually, it was not necessary.

You can cook Italian food, _____?

Laos and Myanmar were admitted_____ ASEAN in 1997.

The other runners struggled to _____ the leader.

All of the following are mentioned as advantages that a student can benefit from studying abroad EXCEPT _____.