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Television now plays such an role in so many people’s life that it is essential for us to decide whether it is good or .
First of all, television is not only a convenient source entertainment but also a rather cheap one. For a family of four, for example, it is more convenient as well as cheaper to sit comfortably at home than to go out. There is no transport to arrange. They don’t have to pay for seats at the theatre or in the cinema. All they have to do is to press a , and they can see plays and films of every kind, not to mention political discussion and the latest exciting football matches. Some people, however, say that this is just where the danger is. The TV viewer needs to do nothing. He doesn’t use his legs.
There are many people _____ lives have been spoiled by that factory.
A computer is a _____ typewriter which allows you to type and print any kind of document – letters, memos or requests for leave.
The villagers had to work hard in the fields all day and could _____ make ends meet.
Marie Curie was born in Warsaw ______ November 7th, 1867.
His special talent makes him _____ famous in his village.
You may get _____ if you spend too much time in the sun.
My brother _____ swimming since he was young.
Unfortunately, by the time we _____ to the railway station, the train _____.
After each period, we have a _____ break.
The doctor advised me _____.
A well-_____ child often behaves quite differently from one who did not get good schooling.
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They tried to find a way of bettering their lives.
The villagers hoped that with an _____ of science and technology, their children could find a way of _____ their lives.
Finally in 1891, Marie, with very _____ money to live on, went to Paris to realize her dream at the Sorbonne.
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We had to cancel the football match because of ____________ .
After the tragic death of Pierre Curie in 1996, she _____ the position which her husband had obtained at the Sorbonne.
Tom _____. Please don’t disturb him.
I don’t remember _____ of the decision to change the company policy on vacations.
Mike: "Have a nice weekend!"
Ian: "_____."
Although he coughed badly, he _____ no effort to stop smoking.
“How many people are there in your family?” - The interviewer asked me _____.
The people _____ were injured in the accident were taken to hospital.
Jack _____ me that he was enjoying his new training course.
Trees will grow _____ there is enough water.
Newspapers and magazines present information _____.
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I know you are too busy to stay, but I look forward to see you again.
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It’s high time you begin to study seriously.
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I was said that my grandparents would visit me the next day.
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The rich has just raised a fund for the disabled children in the neighborhood.
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The children returned to the village and bringing new farming methods with them.
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