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I. Boats take more time going against the ___________ of the river.
II. She keeps herself abreast of ________ events.

A

low

B

latest

C

water

D

current

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D
'Current' which means 'a body of water or air moving in definite direction, especially through a surrounding body of water or air in where there is less movement' and 'belonging to present time' fits in the contexts of both the sentences appropriately.
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