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This is the list of top ten viral videos this week

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Our legal department will aggressively _____ any copyright violations

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Hoi An Ancient Town is an exceptionally well-preserved example of a South-East Asian trading port ____ from the 15th to the 19th century.

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Professional people expect ............... when it is necessary to cancel an appointment

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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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They refuse ____ out on trips if it's too hot

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"Just think, ______ 2 years' time, we'll be 20 both."

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When you get involved in a volunteer project, you are able to ______ your knowledge into practice

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Why does it seem like everyone in the office makes free _______________ the food in the fridge? It's clearly labeled!

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The invention of the mobile phone has undoubtedly revolutionized the way people communicate and influenced every aspect of our lives. The issue is whether this technological innovation has (25) _____ more harm than good. In order to answer the question, we must first turn to the types of consumers. Presumably, most parents (26) _____ are always worrying about their children’s safety buy mobile phones for them to track their whereabouts. We can also assume that most teenagers want mobile phones to avoid missing out on social contact. In this context, the advantages are clear. (27) _____, we cannot deny the fact that text messages have been used by bullies to intimidate fellow students. There is also (28) _____ evidence that texting has affected literacy skills. The widespread use of mobile phone has, out of question, affected adult consumers too. What employee, on the way home from work, would be reluctant to answer a call from their boss? Apparently, only 18% of us, according to a survey, are willing to switch off our mobile phones once we've left the office. Admittedly, mobile phones can be intrusive but there are obvious benefits to possessing one. Personally speaking, they are invaluable when it comes to making social or business arrangements at short (29) _____. They also provide their owners with a sense of security in emergency situations

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The company was plugged into turmoil after the hostile takeover bid was announced

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Nobody’s got to stay late this evening, _____ ?

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"Parents today want their kids spending time on things that can bring them success, but (1)_________, we've stopped doing one thing that's actually been a proven predictor of success-and that's household chores," says Richard Rende, a (2)_________ psychologist in Paradise Valley, Ariz, and co-author of forthcoming book “Raising Can-Do Kids." Decades of studies show the benefits of chores- academically, emotionally and even professionally. Giving children household chores at an early age (3)_______ to build a lasting sense of mastery, responsibility and self-reliance, according to research by Marty Rossmann, professor emeritus at the University of Minnesota. In 2002, Dr. Rossmann analyzed data from a longitudinal study (4)_______ followed 84 children across four periods in their lives-in preschool, around ages 10 and 15, and in their mid-20s. She found that young adults who began chores at ages 3 and 4 were more likely to have good relationships with family and friends, to achieve academic and early career success and to be self-sufficient, as (5)_______ with those who didn't have chores or who started them as teens. Chores also teach children how to be empathetic and responsive to others' needs, notes psychologist Richard Weissbourd of the Harvard Graduate School of Education

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An earthquake is the result of a sudden release of energy in the Earth's crust that creates seismic waves. At the Earth's surface, earthquakes are recognized (25) _____ vibration, shaking and sometimes displacement of the ground. The vibrations may vary in (26) _____. They are caused mostly by slippage within geological faults, but also by other events such as volcanic activity, landslides, mine blasts, and nuclear tests. The underground point of (27) _____ of the earthquake is called the focus. The point directly above the focus on the surface is called the epicenter. Earthquakes by themselves rarely kill people or wildlife. It is usually the secondary events (28) _____ they trigger, such as building collapse, fires, tsunamis (seismic sea waves) and volcanoes, that are actually the human disaster. Many of these could possibly be avoided by better construction, safety systems, early warning and (29) ____ planning

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The gallery is given ......... to British art

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These tax cuts will ______________ industry a helping hand

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Lucia is calling to Mrs. Mary’s home.
- Lucia: “Hello, may I speak to Mrs Mary, please?”
- Call receiver. “________”

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I hope I’ll be able to _______ today’s performance on the opening night

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Many women in Western society, aware of the power of names to influence identity, are aware that choosing how to identify themselves after marriage can be a significant decision. They may follow the tradition of taking their husband's last name, hyphenate their (25) _____ name and their husband's, or keep their birth name. One fascinating survey reveals that a woman's choice is (26) _____ to reveal a great deal about herself and her relationship with her husband. Women who take their husband's name place the most importance (27) _____ relationships. On the other hand, women who keep their birth names put their personal concerns ahead of relationships and social expectations. Female forms of address influence others'perceptions as well. Research (28) _____ in the late 1980s showed that women who choose the title Ms. give the impression of being more achievement oriented, socially self-confident, and dynamic but less interpersonally warm than counterparts (29) _____ prefer the more traditional forms Miss or Mrs

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There is not much time left, so tell me about it ____

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I tried to patch _________ my dispute with Marcy, but she isn't ready to forgive me