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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.

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I bought ten items of clothing, but I didn’t need five of them.
The ten items of clothing I bought included five _______.
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Allegedly, this advanced telecommunications system was invented by two very resourceful young lads.
This advanced telecommunications system _______ two very resourceful young lads.
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Perhaps he was behaving so peevishly because what you said offended him.
He _______ because what you said offended him.
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"While Harold Robbins was serving as Minister of Foreign Affairs, he was leaking confidential information," said the journalist.
Harold Robbins _______ while he was serving as Minister of Foreign Affairs.
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You should on no account give the parcel to anyone other than the person in question.
Under _______ to anyone but the person in question.
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?

Listening
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Protesters in South Korea have mobilised in order to ...
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Listening
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Tensions have escalated due to ...
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North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un has threatened ...
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Listening
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Two border guards were killed by an explosion.
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Listening
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The US army says they ...
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