Choose the correct answer to complete the sentence. "Hardly had she begun to speak _____ people started interrupting."

Many of the things we do depend on receiving information from other people. Catching a train, making a phone call and going to the cinema all involve information that is stored, processed and communicated. In the past, this information had to be kept on paper (i) _______  , for example, books, newspapers and timetables. Now, more and more information is put on computers. Computers play a role in our everyday lives, sometimes without US even realizing it. (ii) _______  the use of computers in both shops and offices. Big shops have to deal with very large amount of information. They have to make sure that there are enough goods on the shelves for customers to buy, they need to be ablcto reorder before (iii) _______ run out. A lot of office work in the past involved information on paper. Once it had been dealt with by people, the paper was (iv) _______ for future reference. This way of working was never particularly easy or fast. A computer system is much more (v) _______ .

(ii)_______

My family is the most important thing in my life. I won’t let my work ………me and my family. 

A worrying question which requires global attention is severe over-population and its drastic effects in the countries of the Third World. In regions where the birth (i) _____ is extremely high, poverty and starvation are rife. In India, there is (ii) _____ of thirty five infants being bom every minute, yet the most shocking figures are those which indicate the enormous number of the victims of famine in certain African territories. Communities afflicted with acute destitution are additionally confronted with illiteracy, life in appalling conditions and infectious diseases decimating the (iii) _____ populations.

There is an urgent need for these problems to be solved or else they might continue bring about innumerable worries upon the affluent societies ties around the world. Unless measures are taken to (iv) _____ the  uffering of the impoverished undeveloped nations, desperate crowds of immigrants will persist in flooding the richer states in seareh of a brighter future. It’s the most (v) _____ task for the international giants nowadays to help the poor populations get out of the poverty trap.

(i)_____

You need a rest; you look run ........

The internet is like a huge city, full of many different kinds of places and people. As a real city, there are certain places which are suitable for youngsters and others which need to be avoided. The Internet neither belongs to (i) _____ is controlled by anyone person, organisation or government. It gives all of US the opportunity to create material for others to seC. On the other hand, as in ordinary life, there are those who might use it for illegal (ii) _____. The freedom of the Net offers exciting opportunities for youngsters and, (iii) _____ being aware of the possible dangers and taking steps to avoid them, they can happily explore that online world in safety. Common sense will certainly help children to use the Internet safely.It is preferable, for example, for parents to get to know (iv) _____ their children are meeting online and make sure they never give our personal information about themselves. Although it is an excellent tool for learning, playing and communicating and others, youngsters should not be allowed to become so involved that they forget other activities important to their development. Obviously, surfing as a family activity is the best solution, so that any problems that are fond can be discussed together. Parents need to thinks about safetv issues and aerree on a set of rules. Just as youngsters are given instruction on road (v) _____, they also need to be instructed on how to travel safely along that superhighway.

(ii)______

My friends didn’t take part in the game. I wish  ........

People love to complain. Moaning to friends can be a source of relief from the stresses and strains of work, study or relationships. But when it comes to protesting to a retailer about faulty good and services, many of US find we don’t have nerve and choose to (i) _____ in silence. By the time we do eventually summon up the courage to make our point, we have generally already allowed the problem to get to us, and we are angry. In this stale, we can all too (ii) _____ become aggressive, gearing up for battle and turning what should be a rational discussion into a conflict. To complain effectively, you need to be specific about your problem and communicate it clearly using words which are objective and fair. (iii) _____ over the top with emotional language and unreasonable claims will get you nowhere.

Good negotiators tend to be calm and logical. They start by explaining situation and stating their requirements clearly, without threat. Most complains prompt a defensive (iv) _____ from the other person, but by being reasonable yourself, you stand more chance of achieving the positive (v) _____ you want.

(iii)_______

Stories about how people somehow know when they are being watched have been going around for years. However, lew (i) _______ have been made to investigate the phenomenon scientifically. Now, with the completion of the largest ever study of the so-called staring effect, there is impressive evidence that this is a recognizable and genuine sixth sense. The study involved hundreds of children. For the experiments, they sat with their eyes covered and with their backs to other children, who were told to either stare at them or look away. The results consistently showed that the children who could not see were able to (ii) _______ when they were being stared at. In a total of 18,000 trials (iii) _______ worldwide, the children correctly sensed when they were being watched almost 70% of the time. The experiment was repeated with the added precaution of putting the children who were being watched outside the room, separated from the starers by the windows. This was done just in case there was some (iv) _______ going on, with the children telling each other whether they were looking or not. This prevented the possibility of sounds being transmitted between the children. The results, though less impressive, were more or less the same. Dr. Sheldrake, the biologist who designed the study, believes that the results are (v) _______ enough to find out through further experiments precisely how the staring effect might actually come about.

(iii)_______

Years ago there were many social rules and etiquette procedures involving introductions. Some formal introductions between two people were (i) _______ by letter by third party. A person had to be very careful to weigh the importance of social class or status, age, and gender when deciding (ii) _______  person should be presented or introduced to the other person first. However, times have changed, and most of the social rules about introducing older people to younger ones, women to men, and those in higher positions to those in lower positions have changed, too. Many people now feel much more (iii) _______ about making introductions. In most situations, handshaking is (iv) _______ , but these days it is more often done than not-especially in formal social or business settings. It’s very common for one person (or both) to extend a hand when meeting someone. If you are in this situation, and you are offered a hand to shake, you should grasp it firmly and shake it briefly. People often tend to make some (v) _______ about someone according to their handshakes, so make sure yours is not too weak or limp, not too hard, and not too long-lasting. It should be firm and brief.

(v)_______

Keeping fit and healthy may seem difficult, but there are few easy-to-follow guidelines. Firstly, a balanced diet is absolutely essential. This means selecting food that is (i) ______ in salt and sugar.

Experts recommend reducing the amount of fat in your diet as too much can lead to heart problems. They also suggest increasing the (ii) ______ of high fiber food we cat. This comes in the form of fresh fruit, vegetables, whole meal bread and pasta. As well as being packed (iii) ______ vitamins and minerals, they are delicious, too. Secondly, it’s important to fit exercise into your daily routine. This can be done by simply walking as much as possible and climbing stairs instead of (iv) ______           the lift. Exercise is necessary to maintain a healthy body, as well as increasing energy levels and making you feel generally filler and happier. Finally, slaying relaxed is important for good health. Too much stress can lead to a variety of illnesses, from headaches to high blood pressure. (v) ______ possible, do things you enjoy and treat yourself occasionally. So the message is simple enjoy yourself but learn to respect your body, too. It’s all a question of getting the balance right.

(iv)______

The use of animal fur in making clothes will always arouse strong feeling in people. Whilst some will gaze admiringly at a fur coat in a shop window, others will grow angry at the (i) _____ of the animals which have suffered so that it could be produced. In many countries, animal rights campaigners have (ii) _____ for a ban on the farming of animals for their fur, claiming that it is cruel to breed and kill animals purely for fashion. They have also (iii) _____ pressure on designers and managed to convince some not to use fur for their clothes. They argue that the fashion industry can do without fur, as artificial alternatives are equally warm and attractive. Supporters of fur say that it is a matter of personal choice and people should be allowed to make up their own minds about what they wear. In addition, they point out that many people earn their (iv) _____ from the fur trade and to ban it would cause thousands to become unemployed. Some people, then, are prepared to pay a fortune for the latest trend, but it is the animals (v) _____ are the real fashion victims. Even if some countries stop fur farming, international trade rules prevent governments from banning the importing of clothes made from fur. So as long as there is a demand for fur, animals will continue to be sacrificed.

(v)_______

It is necessary that children  ......  of their old parents.

To many people, smoking is not just a pleasure, it is an (i) _______ . They need it, depend on it and can’t stop it. If they haven’t smoked for some hours, they feel a (ii) _______ cigarette. They often (iii) _______  which means they light another cigarette immediately after they have put out the one before. Smoking is often considered antisocial, since many people don’t like the odour of cigarettes or the sight of the smoker’s (iv) _______ fingers or ashtray full of cigarette – ends. Above all, smoking is harmful to health and in many countries a warning is printed on every (v) _______ of cigarettes. Scientists have proved that there is a link between smoking and a disease which can be fatal, cancer.

(iii)_______

Aluminium foil is used to wrap food in the kitchen. It is very thin flexible metal sheet, sold in a roll, and since it is put in the oven. The invention of the foil in France in 1903 may not have seemed hugely significant at the time but it began a packaging revolution that was to change our whole (i) _______ of life. Until the early 20th century, everything bought from shops was wrapped with paper and string. (ii) _______ the growing technological expertise in the world, packaging remained quite basiC. Aluminium foil was not widely used until 1914, when people began using it as a secure top for milk bottles. Some forty years later, however, the packaging revolution really (iii) _______  when companies making the cans used for soft drinks stopped using tin, a metal which was becoming too expensive, and switched to aluminium. (iv) _______ production of aerosol cans soon followed. Al the turn of the 20th century, there was little or no packaging to throw away. But with the arrival of the new materials, what we now refer to as the “throw – away society” was bom. Disposable razors, for example, were (v) _______ to be used and then thrown aw’ay. The idea was appealing to manufacturers because it meant that the customer would always be coming back for more.

(iv)______-

 If you don’t see what you want in our window, ask……..it 

People love to complain. Moaning to friends can be a source of relief from the stresses and strains of work, study or relationships. But when it comes to protesting to a retailer about faulty good and services, many of US find we don’t have nerve and choose to (i) _____ in silence. By the time we do eventually summon up the courage to make our point, we have generally already allowed the problem to get to us, and we are angry. In this stale, we can all too (ii) _____ become aggressive, gearing up for battle and turning what should be a rational discussion into a conflict. To complain effectively, you need to be specific about your problem and communicate it clearly using words which are objective and fair. (iii) _____ over the top with emotional language and unreasonable claims will get you nowhere.

Good negotiators tend to be calm and logical. They start by explaining situation and stating their requirements clearly, without threat. Most complains prompt a defensive (iv) _____ from the other person, but by being reasonable yourself, you stand more chance of achieving the positive (v) _____ you want.

(v)_______

The car finally broke……………after it had run for 10 years. 

I'm sorry I haven't got any money on me. I wish ......

It was Tom _______ to help us.

The word "giant” is closest in meaning to ____.