An hours later, I was told that I had got the job and was given a contract to go over. I was to be trained for ten days before I took my post. Also, as a member of staff, I was (2)_____ to some benefits, including discounts.

If you’ve made up your (1) to achieve a certain goal, such as writing a novel, don’t let the negative criticism of others prevent you from reaching your target, and let the (2) criticism have a positive effect on your work.

Culture gives us a (2)_____ starting point when beginning to search for our roots.

These (2)_____ couples may believe that they would not make good parents; they may want freedom from responsibilities of childbearing;

Scientists aren’t exactly sure, but research points to a complex (3)_____ between genes and environment. While no exact set of “leftie genes” have been discovered, people who dominantly use their left hands do have more left-handed family members.

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 identify areas that an employer might see as limitations or wan further information. Think about how you can answer difcult uestions (2)_____ and positively, while keeping each answer brief. An interview gives the employer a (3)_____ to get to know you. While you do want to market yourself to the employer, answer each question with an honest response. 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 (4)_____ . If you are genuinely interested in 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 (5)_____ interest by asking questions about the job, the organization, and its services and products

While costs are the (3)_____ concern for a host city, there are other factors to consider. For one, an Olympic host city may receive substantial revenue from ticket sales, tourist spending, corporate sponsorship, and television rights. Cities such as Los Angeles (1984) actually made a large prot from the Games they hosted.

The wind controls our planet's weather and climate. But how much do we understand about this complex force (1)_____ can kill and spread fear? On the night of October 15, 1987, the south of England was struck by strong winds. Gusts of over 130 km/h (2)_____ through the region. Nineteen people were killed, £1.5-billion worth of damage was (3)_____ and 19 million trees were blown down in just a few hours. Although people thought of this as a hurricane, the winds of 1987 were only a (4)_____ 7 storm. They remain far better known than the much more serious storms of January 25, 1990, when most of Britain was hit by daytime winds of up to 173 km/h. On this occasion, 47 people were killed, even though, (5)______ in 1987, the weather forecasters issued accurate warnings.

Public Education in the United States, programs of instruction (1) _______ to children, adolescents, and adults in the United States through schools and colleges (2) _______ by state and local governments.

It does not offer a radical social message, but it does (5)______ reflect the sentiments of many who feel they are victims of an over-mechanized world.