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Sceptics claim that looking for alien forms of life in space is like squaring the _______ as they do not exist

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The ceiling in this room doesn't look very safe. It looks as if it______down

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Those with higher levels of education tend to be healthier than those of similar income ____ are less  are less educated

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When you move into a new place, it's not just your inner space that you need ____. Make friends with your neighbours, the staff in your building or village

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I wish another more effective teaching method______used

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They were so ____ about joining the local volunteer group that they couldn’t sleep last night

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His father might__________ to Australia for his holiday

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Two graduates are talking with each other. 
      Student A: "Then, are you working or taking a postgraduate course?" - Student B: “____”

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“Any news from Vicky?” “Yes. She _______ tomorrow on the 9:15 train.”

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The popular image of student life is of young people with few responsibilities enjoying themselves and (38) _____ very little work. This is often not true. Many older people now study at college or university, sometimes (39) _____ a part-time basis while having a job and looking after a family. These students are often highly motivated and work very hard. Younger students are often thought to be lazy and careless about money (40) _____ this situation is changing. In Britain reduced government support for higher education means that students can no longer rely on having their expenses paid for them. Formerly, students received a grant towards their living expenses. Now most can only get a loan (41) _____ has to be paid back. Since 1999 they have paid over £1,000 towards tuition fees and this amount will increase up to a maximum of £3,000. In the US students already have to pay for tuition and room and board. Many get a financial aid package which may include grants, scholarships and loans. The fear of having large debts places (42) _____ pressure on students and many take part-time jobs during the term and work full-time in the vacations

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John asked me __________ in English

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He dropped out __________ school a month before graduation

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.......... is my favourite hobby.

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After months of trying to find a cheap flat in the centre of town, he’s finally _______ in the sponge

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She’s hoping a vacancy will ...... at the local college.

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Keep all dangerous things out of children’s _____________

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Mobile phones emit microwave radio emissions. Investigators are questioning whether exposure to these radio waves might (39) _____ to brain cancer. So far, the figures are not final. The precise evidence does not enable us to say in certain that mobile phones are definitely safe. On the other hand, recent research has not yet (40) _____ clear adverse effect associated with the prolonged use of mobile phones. Many studies are now going (41) _____ in numerous countries. Some of the results are contradictory but the others have shown an association between mobile phone use and cancer. However, these studies are preliminary and the issue need further, long – term investigation. (42) _____ the scientific data is more definite, it is advisable for people to try not to use mobile phone for long periods of time. Don’t think that hands free phones are any safer either. At the moment, research is in fact showing the opposite and they may be just as hazardous. It is also thought that young people (43) _____ bodies are still growing may be at particular risk

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There was a _______ on board the Bounty and the crew put the captain in a lifeboat and set it drift

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Two students are talking about their friend Tim:
A: “Tim has a very easy job. He's paid a lot of money to do little.” – B: “____”

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Her patience finally gave .........

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After Lily fainted, we used smelling salts to get her to come _____________