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Runners are taking part in a grueling 100-mile race in the mountains above Los Angeles.

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Pandemonium broke out when the news was announced.

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The most effective technique is to cajole rather than to threaten.

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Come and sit down and take the weight off your feet for a while. You look exhausted.

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He dreamed of emigrating to the land of milk and honey.

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They're the pair in the corner, murmuring sweet nothings to each other.

_____ the painting, I knew I would offend her.

The film is unusual _____ it features only four actors.

The government now has the opportunity to _____ of prison reform.

Sterling continues to _____ against the dollar.

He's not sure about the idea, but I'm sure we'll _____ in the end.

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A Stone-Age restaurant

At first glance Berlin's sauvage restaurant looks much like many other fashionable eateries. But look closely and you'll discover that it offers an unusual experience 20.1highlightingstarringfeaturingconsisting Paleolithic (or Stone-Age) food.

Diners sit at candle-lit tables and eat meals 20.2inspiredbasedlikedderived on the dietary habits of our prehistoric 20.3founderspioneersoriginatorsancestors who lived between two million and 200,000 years ago. The food includes unprocessed fruit, vegetables, meat, fish, eggs, nuts, and seed but sugar, bread, rice and dairy products are 20.4preciselystrictlyextremelytightly forbidden, as they were unavailable to Stone Age hunter-gatherers.

The restaurant's owners insist that the 'Paleo diet' 20.5brings aboutfollows withpulls outsets up greater energy levels, increased muscle mass and clearer skin. Many people think this diet is just a passing fashion, it's a world-wide 20.6incidentsituationphenomenoncircumstance say one. It is probably strongest in the USA where thousands of people have apparently gone Paleo'. One of the best-known people to 20.7adoptenterassumeexert the caveman cuisine is the veteran pop singer, Tom Jones, who 20.8maintainsstatesassertsclaims to have lost more than ten kilos after switching to it.

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Smart Energy

The next few decades will see great changes in the way energy is supplied and used.  In some major oil-producing nations, 'peak oil' has already been reached, and there are increasing fears of global warming. Consequently, many countries are focusing on the switch to a low carbon economy. This transition will lead to major changes in the supply and use of electricity. Firstly, there will be an increase in overall demand, as consumers switch from oil and gas to electricity to power their homes and vehicles. Secondly, there will be an increase in power generation, not only in terms of how much is generated, but also how it is generated, as there is growing electricity generation from renewable sources. There is also likely more electricity generation centres, as households and communities take up the opportunity to install photovoltaic cells and small-scale wind turbines. To meet these challenges, countries are investing in Smart Grid technology. This system aims to provide the electricity industry with a better understanding of power generation and demand and to use this information to create a more efficient power network.

Smart Grid technology basically involves the application of a computer system to the electricity network. The computer system can be used to collect information about supply and demand and improve engineer's ability to manage the system. With better information about electricity demand, the network will be able to increase the amount of electricity delivered per unit generated, leading to potential reductions in fuel needs and carbon emissions. Moreover, the computer system will assist in reducing operational and maintenance costs.

Smart Grid technology offers benefits to the consumer too. They will be able to collect real-time information on their energy use for each appliance. Varying tariffs throughout the day will give customers the incentive to use appliances at times when supply greatly exceeds demand, leading to great reductions in bills. For example, they may use their washing machines at night. Smart meters can also be connected to the internet or telephone system, allowing customers to switch appliances on or off remotely. Furthermore, if houses are fitted with the apparatus to generate their own power, appliances can be set to run directly from the on-site power source, and any excess can be sold to the grid.

With these changes comes a range of challenges. The first involves managing the supply and demand. Sources of renewable energy, such as wind, wave and solar, are notoriously unpredictable, and nuclear power, which is also set to increase as nations switch to alternative energy sources, is inflexible. With oil and gas, it is relatively simple to increase the supply of energy to match the increasing demand during peak times of the day or year. With alternative sources, this is far more difficult, and may lead to blackouts or system collapse. Potential solutions include investigating new and efficient ways to store energy and encouraging consumers to use electricity at off-peak times.

A second problem is the fact that many renewable power generation sources are located in remote areas, such as windy uplands and coastal regions, where there is currently a lack of electrical infrastructure. New infrastructures therefore must be built. Thankfully, with improved smart technology, this can be done more efficiently by reducing the reinforcement or construction costs.

Although Smart Technology is still in its infancy, pilot schemes to promote and test it are already underway. Consumers are currently testing the new smart meters which can be used in their homes to manage electricity use. There are also a number of demonstrations being planned to show how the smart technology could practically work, and trials are in place to test the new electrical infrastructure. It is likely that technology will be added in 'layers', starting with 'quick win' methods which will provide initial carbon savings, to be followed by more advanced systems at a later date. Cities are prime candidates for investment into smart energy, due to the high population density and high energy use. It is here where Smart Technology is likely to be promoted first, utilising a range of sustainable power sources, transport solutions and an infrastructure for charging electrically powered vehicles. The infrastructure is already changing fast. By the year 2050, changes in the energy supply will have transformed our homes, our roads and our behaviour.

According to paragraph 1, what has happened in some oil-producing countries?

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of Smart Grid technology to consumers?

According to paragraph 4, what is the problem with using renewable sources of power?

In paragraph 6, what can be inferred about cities in the future?

The word 'remote' in paragraph 5 could be best replaced by:

The word 'underway' in paragraph 6 is closest in meaning to:

In paragraph 6, what can be inferred about the introduction of Smart Grid Technology?

What is the main idea of the final paragraph?

- "Nice to meet you"

- "_____."

- "Yah, and joining contemporary art class is such a treat."

- "_____."

- "How come hasn't Anne turned up this time?"

- "_____."

- "I'm not quite over my ex."

- "_____."

- "OMG. I do not believe that my little Nickey can do these cute crafts."

- "Me neither. _____."

Choose the best way to rearrange the following sentences in order to make a meaningful conversation.

1. Well, she'll probably just give me my invitation later today.

2. Oh really? She gave me mine earlier today.

3. Hey, did you hear about Jessica's party this weekend?

4. I think so. It sounds like it's going to be a lot of fun.

5. Yeah, but I'm still waiting for my invitation.

6. Yeah, so are you planning on going?

Choose the best way to rearrange the following sentences in order to make a meaningful conversation.

1. I really want to go to the beach this weekend.

2. Good. I hope it doesn't cool off that time.

3. I heard that it's going to be warm then.

4. Is it going to be perfect beach weather?

5. That sounds like fun. What's the weather going to be like?

6. I believe so.

Choose the best way to rearrange the following sentences in order to make a meaningful conversation.

1. I do it every once in a while.

2. How long have you known how to do that?

3. I first learned how to do it in high school.

4. What kinds of things do you like to do?

5. I've always liked to draw and paint.

6. I didn't know you knew how to draw and paint.

Choose the best way to rearrange the following sentences in order to make a meaningful conversation.

1. Why didn't you go to school yesterday?

2. My stomach was bothering me.

3. I'm still feeling a little sick.

4. Are you feeling any better?

5. What was your problem?

6. I stayed home because I wasn't feeling well.

Choose the best way to rearrange the following sentences in order to make a meaningful conversation.

1. Thanks. I think you look nice today, too.

2. I bought it from the Macy's at the Santa Anita mall.

3. You do? I just bought this outfit a couple days ago.

4. I really like that outfit.

5. Seriously, it looks really nice on you. Where did you buy it from?

6. I absolutely love what you're wearing today.

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Due to unforeseen circumstances, our group's scheduled visit to the museum has been called off.

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All eyes are on the president to see how he will respond to the challenge to his leadership.

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Only by staying in the city for at least a week would it be possible for one to see all the sites.

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Helen was dismissed from his job as a policeman in 1925 for suggesting that the children of refugees should be educated.

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The link between smoking and cancer had never been acknowledged before that research.

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We cannot create a rule-based ASEAN. We don't have means of drafting, interpreting and enforcing rules.

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Olga handed in her exam paper. She then realised that she had missed one question.

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I like reading books very much. But I don't like this fiction, though.

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He's never had to worry about his social status. He was born into a rich family.

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It was expected that more vaccine should have been manufactured before the pandemic. Sadly, it is not a fact.

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Some people assert that playing games is important for adults. In my opinion, the importance of playing games depends on the types of games considered. (1) _____.

The games that are important for adults to play include those requiring action, intensive thinking and team work. It has been medically proven that physical training is extremely important for adults. It helps not only to maintain fitness, but also enhances the capacity of thinking and working. Therefore, participating in sports games, such as basketball, football, tennis and other action games is essential. Games that require intensive thinking develop logic, attention and unconventional approach. (2) _____. And last, but not least, games that involve teamwork are important to develop further communicability, ability to make correct decisions with consideration of opinions of different people and other skills, because these skills are often used in everyday situations.

Still, there are other types of games that may be harmful. These are majorly computer games, which cause severe eye pain and exposure to radiation. (3) _____, computer games not only harm health but also have a negative impact on the working capacity. Many companies have stringent rules against their employees playing games during work hours.

(4) _____. These are games played for money. On one hand, winning such a game the player feels positive emotions, which have an overall positive influence on the player’s health and financial situation. On the other hand, losing the game can drive the person playing into disappointment and even into depression, thus harming his health, not to mention the loss of money.
Thus, in my opinion, (5) _____.

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