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I’m very tired but I’m sure a cup of coffee will revival me.

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A drought is a period or condition of unusually dry weather within a geographic area where rainfall is normally present. During a drought, there is a (31) ______ of precipitation. Droughts occur in all climatic zones. However, its characteristics vary significantly (32) ______ one region to another.

Its (33) ________ depends on the degree of the water shortage, size of the area affected, and the duration and warmth of the dry period. In many underdeveloped countries, such as India, people place a great demand on water supply. During a drought period (34) ________ is a lack of water, and thus many of the poor die.

(35) ________ drought cannot be reliably predicted, certain precautions can be taken in drought-risk areas. These include the construction of reservoirs to hold emergency water supplies, education to avoid over cropping and overgrazing, and programs to limit settlement in drought-prone areas.

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Every year on December 10, the anniversary of Nobel’s death, the awards are presented for the winners.

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Her younger sister can be (annoy) _____________ when she behaves haughtily.

Choose correct A, B, C or D to complete the sentence. We're going to try to keep ourselves _______ as we grow older

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Hoa works very ……… so she always gets good marks at school.

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I’d be over the moon if I _________ a change to go Disneyland in California.

______ is a long stick that someone put under their arm to help them, walk when they have hurt their leg.

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Fruit and vegetable juices are high in concentrated nutrients, which they are ideal for keeping your immunity high and fighting off disease.

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Dear Scott, 
Thank you very much (23)_____ the magazines and comics. I read all of them last night. I have never seen American comics (24) _____. They are really good - much better than  English comics. 
I (25) _____ some good news last night - we are going to Florida (26) _____ the summer! I have never been to the States before, so I’m really excited. I’ve already (27)______ a guidebook - Disney World looks amazing. Have you ever been there?
Write soon,
Helen

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I tried to cheer him_____, but he just kept staring out the window.

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The train he got on has an accident but he was unharmed.

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There have been some __________ eruptions in this area for the last 10 years.

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He was stopped each dozen yards by friends who wanted to congratulate him.

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Viet Nam is a(n) _________country.

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Do you know that the telephone, the television and penicillin are Scottish _______? INVENT

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Hemp was grown throughout history ________ its versatility; it can be used to make many different things.

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If it ________ this aftermoon, I’ll stay at home to do my English homework on English speaking countries.

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The soil becomes __________because of the use of so many pesticides and fertilizers. (contaminate)

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He advised me to take an English course. I_________ take it early.

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My mother is capable _____________ writing the book report.