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Telecommunications specialists herald the Internet as one of the greatest technological developments of all times because it is the fastest way to ______________ information

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Not having my glasses, I  ______________ intently at the small print, which I knew I had to read carefully before signing the contract.

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So anxious was I about my exam results that I spent the whole night staring at the  ______________  of the clock waiting for daybreak.

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The man who escaped with only minor injuries from the building that collapsed during the earthquake is being  ______________  at Lawrance Hospital in Bronxville. 

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My doctor said that I had  ______________  with a stomach bug and that the severe abdominal pain and nausea would subside after about seven days.

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Before entering the water the diver  ______________  twice in the air with such grace and precision that all seven judges gave him a high score.

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The Constitution ______________  in a clear and unambiguous manner the civil and political rights of all citizens of the country.

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My parents told me that I would have to paddle my own  ______________ if I wished to pursue a career in showbiz.

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Mark has been  ______________    in antique and vintage jewellery for the last five years, and I must admit that he’s done pretty well for himself.

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It is our unquenchable thirst for knowledge and our curiosity for the unknown that have led to us to  ______________    breakthroughs that have altered the course of history.

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The stringent laws regulating organ donation  that were  ______________    than ten years ago are to undergo modification to increase the availability of organs for transplantation.

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Never have I met a more  ______________    person than Gary. He never thinks about the consequences of his actions; he just acts on the spur of the moment.

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Before becoming a junior executive, I attended a course which provided crucial instruction on how best to ______________    conflict situations.

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Sally needs to be taken down a  ______________    or two because she’s become very conceited ever since she won that Young Designer’s Award.

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Mahatma Gandhi strongly  ______________    the use of violence and brute force in one’s quest for liberty,  instead he advocated nonviolent resistance.

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'FORCE'

The argument made by the government official was so                           that, upon hearing him, many were convinced that he was telling the truth.

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'ELIGIBLE'

Although qualifications are of paramount importance, what determines a candidate’s                              is  his/her practical experience and leadership skills.

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'DEGRADE'

Not only does environmental                                  facilitate the spread of deadly diseases, but it also assists in the creation of new ones.

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'ENDURE'

The triathlon, which consists of swimming, running and cycling, is a multi-sport event which requires a good level of physical fitness and                                .

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'LIFT'

Initially, I was very reserved but the upbeat tempo had an                                effect and I ended up shedding all my inhibitions and having a good time.

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'RELY'

Our                        on mobile technology has reached such outrageous proportions that it is interfering with our personal relationships.

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'RESPOND'

In                           to public demand, the government decided to hold a referendum before passing the bill.

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'PREVAIL'

Medical practitioners are concerned about the widespread                        of obesity because it is the leading preventable cause of death worldwide.

Grammar

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She                          such excellent progress that I was really shocked to hear that she was given the sack.

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You should not allow yourself                          by small and insignificant things.

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                         by the company that produces the product, it is logical that the report spoke in favour of it.

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If Joanne hadn’t decided to stop working to look after her children, her medical practice                          now.

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                              fair, it was Jessica who came up with the idea that secured us that lucrative deal, not Betty.

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Even though he had been working for the company for less than a year, his initiative and drive led to                          a promotion.

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Scarcely do I get back from work                          I have to leave to go to that seminar I am presently attending.

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If only my father                          waiting at the office because now it’s too late for him to take me to the party.

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Such a nervous wreck                          at the onset of the audition that I ended up fainting.

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I would have preferred                          about the meeting a few days ahead of time rather than at the last minute.

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                               accepting accountability for the oil spill, the company refused to foot the bill for the clean up.

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When the scandal broke out, the director of the company decided to hand in his resignation                                   create a lot of bad publicity for the company.

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Jeremy may not have the authority to, but he orders everyone around as though he                          a senior executive.

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In retrospect, he realised that he had been the ideal candidate for the job and regretted                          for the position.

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Whenever I                                into Lorrette, she talks about the environmental group which she is a member of.

Reading

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What did the quarry workers find in Germany in 1856?

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How were Neanderthals traditionally portrayed in popular culture?

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What is the reason for the negative portrayal of Neanderthals?

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What does scientific research suggest about Neanderthal intelligence??

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What are some sophisticated tasks that Neanderthals performed?

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What unique ability do human beings have that makes us different from Neanderthals?

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What evidence suggests that Neanderthals were able to make a broad range of sounds, as required for speech?