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Urban consumers have formed co-operatives to provide themselves with necessities such groceries, Household appliances, and gasoline at a lower cost.

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Everyone wants to reduce pollution. But the pollution problem is (1)______ complicated as it is serious. It is complicated (2)______ much pollution is caused by things that benefit people. (3)______, exhaust from automobiles causes a large percentage of air pollution. But the automobile (4)______ transportation for millions of people. Factories discharge much (5)______ the material that pollutes the air and water, but factories give employment to a large number of people. Thus, to end (6)_______ greatly reduce pollution immediately, people would have to (7)______ using many things that benefit them. Most of the people do not want to do that, of course. But pollution can be (8)______ reduced in several ways. Scientists and engineers can work to find ways to lessen the (9)______ of pollution that such things as automobiles and factories cause. Governments can pass and enforce laws that (10)______ businesses and traffic to stop, or to cut down on certain polluting activities

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The country is more beautiful than a town and pleasanter to live in. Many people think so and go to the country for the summer holidays though they can not live there all the year round. Some have a cottage built in a village so that they can go there whenever they can find the time.

English villages are not all alike, but in some ways they are not very different from each other. Almost every village has a church, the round or square tower of which can be seen from many miles around. Surrounding the church is the churchyard where people are buried.

The village green is a wide stretch of grass, and houses or cottages are built round it. Country life is now fairly comfortable and many villages have the water brought through pipes into house.

Most villages are so close to some small towns that people can go there to buy what they can't find in the village shops.

What does the word “it” refer to?

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I was raised on a farm in a remote village in the 1950s. The winter months were endless and everything was covered in snow. I was always (1) ­­­­­________ for the warmer weather to come. When spring arrived, everything came alive- flowers would bloom and the animals would come out of hibernation. I would follow the bear tracks and search for them. Once, however, I (2) ­­­­­________ an angry mother bear who saw me (3) ­­­­­________ a threat. (4) ­­­­­________ the sight of the bear, I did what my father had told me. I stood still until she stopped growling and walked away. The trick was effective, but looking back now, I realized that the situation was (5) ­­­­­________ more serious than I thought at the time. By the age of twelve, I had lots of camping (6) ­­­­­________, as I used to go camping with my dog on my school holidays. We would spend days (7) ­­­­­________ the forest, catching fish for dinner, (8) ­­­­­________ at the frogs and the (9) ­­­­­________ of birds and the insects hopping up and down on the surface of the water. Of course, this was possible only during the warm months. When the autumn came, everything went quiet, which was quite usual in those parts. It wasn’t long before the animals disappeared, the birds (10) ­­­­­________ south and the snow took over. The place became deserted once again

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Criticism
 It can (1) _________along time to become successful in your chosen field, however talented you are. One thing you have to be (2) _________ of is that you will face criticism along the way. The world is full of people who would rather say something negative than positive. If you’ve made up your (3) _________ to achieve a certain goal, such as writing a novel, don’t let the negative criticism of others prevent you from reaching your (4)_________ and let constructive criticism have a positive (5) _________ on your work. If someone says you’re totally (6) _________ in talent, ignore them. That’s negative criticism. If, however, someone advises you to revise your work and gives you good reasons for doing so, you should (7) _________ their suggestions carefully. There are many film stars who were once out of (8) _________. There are many famous novelists who made a complete (9) _________ of their first novel - or who didn’t, but had to keep on approaching hundreds of publishers before they could get it published. Being successful does depend on luck, to a certain extent. But things are more likely to (10) _________ well if you persevere and stay positive.

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In addition to the challenge to be excellent, American schools have been facing novel problems. They must (1) … with an influx of immigrant children, many of whom speak little or no English. They must respond to demands (2) ….the curriculum reflect the various cultures of all children. Schools must make sure that students develop (3) … skills for the job market, and they must consider the needs of nontraditional students, such as teenage mothers. Schools are (4)…. these problems in ways that reflect the diversity of the US educational system. They are hiring or training large numbers of teachers of English (5)… a second language and, in some countries, setting up bilingual schools. They are opening (6)… the traditional European-centered curriculum to embrace material from American, Asian, and other cultures. Schools are also teaching cognitive skills to the (7)… 40 percent of American students who do not go on to higher education. In the (8).. of a recent report by the Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills, “A strong back, the willingness to work, and a high  school diploma were once all that was necessary to (9)....a start in America. They are no longer. A well-developed mind, a continued willingness to learn and the ability to put knowledge to work are the new keys (10) .. the future of our young people, the success of our business, and the economic well-being of the nation”

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Rivers are all of the world’s most important natural resources. Many cities are on large rivers, and (3)__________ every country has at least one river that plays an important part in the lives of its people.

Besides transportation, rivers (4)_________ food, water for crops, water to drink and opportunities for recreation for people who live along their bank and to get water for crops engineer sometimes build a dam (5) __________ a river and let the water become a lake behind the dam. Then people can use their water not only to irrigate fields but also to make electricity for homes and industries.

However, the water often becomes (6)__________ when cities on river banks grow inside and the number of industries increases. We are learning that it is necessary to keep rivers clean if we want to enjoy the (7) ________ of the natural resources.

5_______

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Running along the 180th meridian, the International Date Line is separated (one day from another.

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Getting friends and family to pose for photos is hard enough, but how would you cope with a rabbit, an owl or a butterfly that simply (1) _______to keep still? Simon King, wildlife film—maker and photographer, says you don't need any formal (2)_______  to get started. "The whole idea is that photographing wildlife should be fun". Simon offers the following (3)_______Specialize from the start. You're more likely to get good result sooner if you (4)_______  on the type of wildlife - insects for instance - (5)_______  than just going off to the woods or park with your camera and snapping whatever you see. Pick something that isn't hard to photograph. Choosing an animal that's hard to (6)_______ or will run away if it sees you (7) _______ unnecessary problems. How about flowers or a group of birds? Search second-hand camera shops and local papers for quality (8) _______. You don't need to (9) _______ a fortune. Simon started with just a second-hand camera that cost around $30. But you will need a single lens reflex camera. Remember it's the whole photograph that counts, nor just the subject. (10) _______ you're composing a picture and try to be as artistic as possible.

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A village is a (1) _____place where the influence of the city is not (2)_____ much. It is indeed a very good place for rest and relaxation.

In a village, people do not live very close to one another. Their houses are far (3)_____. Each house, therefore, has a lot of (4)_____ around it. So, almost every house is (5)_____ by flowers and fruit plants and vegetables. All these make the village look (6)_____ and fresh. There are also tall trees everywhere which provide (7)_____ from the sun and keep the village (8)_____.

Some villages are surrounded by paddy fields or mountains. There are also many streams and rivers in many villages. All these (9)_____ great beauty and variety to the village scene.

The village people are friendly and helpful. They work together and live in peace. Living among (10)_____ friendly and simple people, in such a quiet place, is indeed a real pleasure.

6__________

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"The British spend their free time in different ways. People generally use it to relax. But many people also take part (1) _____________ voluntary work, especially for charities. 

People spend a lot of their free time in the home, where (2) _______ popular leisure activity is watching television, the average viewing time being 25 hours a week. People often (3)______ programs on video so that they can watch later.

Reading is also a favourite way of spending leisure time. The British ________ (4) a lot of time reading newspapers and magazines.

In the summer gardening is popular. And in winter it is often replaced by “Do-it-yourself”, (5) ________people spend their time improving or repairing their homes. Many people have pets to look after: taking the dog for a daily walk is a regular routine."

2. People spend a lot of their free time in the home, where (2) _______ popular leisure activity is watching television, the average viewing time being 25 hours a week. 

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The computer has proved to be very (31)_________to our lives. In fact, it can not only do simple (32)_________- add, subtract, multiply or divide - with lightning speed, but also gather a wide range of information for many purposes. They can (33)_________hand-printed letters, play chess, compose music, write plays or even design other computers. In business and industry, the computer keeps track of sales trends and production needs, mails dividend checks, and makes out company payrolls. (34)_________they are taking over some of the tasks that were once accomplished by our brains, computers are not replacing us. Our brain (35)_________more than 10 billion cells and a computer has only a few hundred thousand parts.

34.________

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Throughout history people have always communicated with one another, not only by speech but also by movements of the hands and body. It is, however, only (1) ______ the last few years that these aspects of communication have been studied at all widely. This type of communication is known as body language or non-verbal communication. People sometimes wonder (2) ______ you can learn how body language works. It is of course possible to read books on the subject but you also need to (3) ______ time observing people’s movements. A railway station is a particular good place for such observation, as here people can be seen openly expressing eagerness, sorrow, delight, impatience and many other human emotions by (4) _____ of movement. If you turn down the sound on your television set and try to understand (5) _____ is happening simply by watching the picture you will learn even more about communication (6) _____ words. By turning the sound back up every five (7) ______ or so, it is possible to check how accurate your (8) ______ is. Having studied the art of body language you will have a definite (9) ______ at a boring party. You will be able to sit on your own for the whole evening and thoroughly enjoy yourself by both watching (10) ______ interpreting the body language of all the other people there

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Anyone reproducing copyrighted works without permission of the holders of the copyrights are breaking the law.

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OWNING A PET
The joys and tribulations of being a pet owner! During our lifetime most of us have some experience of either owning a pet or being in (1) _______ contact with someone who does. Is there such a thing as “the ideal pet”? If so what characterizes the ideal pet? Various (2) _______ influence one’s choice of pet, from your reasons for getting a pet to your lifestyle. For example, although quite a few pets are relatively cheap to buy, the cost of (3) _______ can be considerable. Everything must be (4) _______ into account, from food and bedding, to vaccinations and veterinary bills. You must be prepared to (5) _______ time on your pet, which involves shopping for it, cleaning and feeding it. Pets can be demanding and a big responsibility. Are you prepared to exercise and (6) _______ an animal or do you prefer a more independent pet? How much spare room do you have? Is it right to lock an energetic animal into a (7) _______ space? Do you live near a busy road which may threaten the life of your pet? Pets (8) _______ as turtles and goldfish can be cheap and convenient, but if you prefer affectionate pets, a friendly cat or dog would be more (9) _______. People get pets for a number of reasons, for company, security or to teach responsibility to children. Pets can be affectionate and loyal and an excellent source of company as long as you know what pet (10) _______ you and your lifestyle

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The first vaccine ever developed was used to combat and fight a smallpox, a disease resulting from infection by a virus.

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Criticism
 It can (1) _________along time to become successful in your chosen field, however talented you are. One thing you have to be (2) _________ of is that you will face criticism along the way. The world is full of people who would rather say something negative than positive. If you’ve made up your (3) _________ to achieve a certain goal, such as writing a novel, don’t let the negative criticism of others prevent you from reaching your (4)_________ and let constructive criticism have a positive (5) _________ on your work. If someone says you’re totally (6) _________ in talent, ignore them. That’s negative criticism. If, however, someone advises you to revise your work and gives you good reasons for doing so, you should (7) _________ their suggestions carefully. There are many film stars who were once out of (8) _________. There are many famous novelists who made a complete (9) _________ of their first novel - or who didn’t, but had to keep on approaching hundreds of publishers before they could get it published. Being successful does depend on luck, to a certain extent. But things are more likely to (10) _________ well if you persevere and stay positive.

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Music is universal - it is produced by all cultures. Some scientists believe that music came before speech and (1) ______ as a development of mating calls. In fact, there is one theory that the earliest    languages were chanted or sung, rather than spoken. Indeed, in some cultures, music is a form of (3) ______ history. The Aboriginal Australians, for example, use music as a means to (4) ______ on stories of the land and spirits to the next (5)________. New evidence suggests that music does not just (6) ______ the feel - good factor but it is also good for the brain. A study of intellectually (7) ______ children showed that they could recall more (8)_________ after it was given to them in a song than after it was read to them as a story. Researchers also report that people score better on a standard intelligence test after listening to Mozart. The so-called “Mozart effect” has also been (9) ______ by findings that rats (10)________ up on Mozart run faster through a complex network of paths or passages, known as a maze. Overall, it seems that in most instances people who suffer from any form of mental illness benefit from listening to music.

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You will make the interview process easier for the employer if you prepare relevant information about yourself. Think about how you want to present your (1)________  , experiences, education, work style, skills, and goals. Be prepared to supplement all your answers with examples that support the statements you make. It is also a good idea to review your resume with a critical eye and (2)____             areas that an  employer might see as limitations or want further information. Think about how you can answer difficult' questions (3) ______and positively, while keeping each answer brief. An interview gives the employer a (4)_____ to get to know you. While you do want to market yourself to the employer, answer each question with an honest (5)_______. Never say anything negative about past experiences, employers, or courses and professors. Always think of something positive about an experience and talk about that. You should also be (6)_______ . If you  are  genuinely interested (7) ____ the job, let the interviewer know that. One of the best ways to show you are keen on a job is to demonstrate that you have researched the organization prior to the interview. You can also (8)_____interest by asking questions about the job, the organization, and its services and products. The best way to impress an employer is to ask questions that build upon your interview discussion. This shows you are interested and (9)______close attention to the interviewer. It is a good idea to prepare a few questions in advance, but an insightful comment based on your conversation can make an even stronger statement. At the (10) _____ of an  interview, it is appropriate for you to ask when you may expect to hear; from the employer

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Television is one of man’s most important means of communication. It brings events and sounds (21)…………..around the world into millions of homes. A person with a television set can sit in his house and watch the President making a speech or visit a foreign country. He can see a war being fought and watch statesmen try 22)………….about peace. Through television home, viewers can see and learn about people, places, and things all over the world. TV even takes its (23)………..out of this world. It brings them coverage of America’s astronauts as the astronauts explore outer space. In addition to all these things, television brings its viewers a steady stream of programs that are (24)………..to entertain. In fact, TV provides (25)………..entertainment programs than any other kinds. The programs include action-packed dramas, light comedies, sporting events, and motion pictures.

22___________

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Unexploded bombs buried deep in the ground have been found in the construction site opposite of the City Hal