- Tom: "We'll have to hurry if we want to finish this project on time."
- Nick: "_____"
Kate was busy doing the washing up. Ann offered to help her, but she refused politely.
- Ann: "Do you need any help?"
- Kate: "_____"
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I knew he was only flattering me because he wanted to borrow some money.
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The captain ordered the soldiers to gather on the double even though they were sleeping.
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We decided to pay for the furniture on the installment plan.
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Why did parents oppose to the idea of sending their children to the special class at first?
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She was like a cat on hot bricks before her driving test.
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How much does of this club cost? (MEMBER)
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I really don't think he has the to do this job. (ABLE)
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The cat is in the sunshine. (LUXURY)
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The old man looked at his herd of cattle. (DISAPPOINT)
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Heavy rain and excessive use have the soil. (POOR)
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English is a difficult language for many people to learn. (COMPARE)
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There was a donation of $100,000 made by an anonymous . (BENEFIT)
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The weather in this country is so that you never know what to expect. (PREDICT)
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Don't judge the matter by my opponent's statement, but wait till you have heard the other side. (LATERAL)
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Mary is a very person. She always thinks of others and what they want, instead of thinking of herself most of the time. (CONSIDER)
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Tourism will always have an impact the places visited. Sometimes, the impact is good, but often it is negative. For example, if lots of people visit one place, then this can the environment. The question is can we minimize the problems without preventing people from traveling and visiting places?
The main aim of ecotourism is to reduce the impact that tourism has on the environment and local people. The idea is to encourage tourists to think about what they do when they visit a place.
It's great to talk about the environment, but how do you actually do this? There are a number of key points. Tourists shouldn't drop litter, they should stay on the paths, they shouldn't interfere with wildlife and they should respect local customs and traditions.
Some people see ecotourism as a . They say that any tourism needs infrastructure - roads, airports, and hotels. tourists that visit a place, the more of these are needed and, by building more of these, you can't avoid damaging the environment.
But, of course, things aren't so black and . Living in a place of natural beauty doesn't mean that you shouldn't benefit from things like better roads. As long as the improvements benefit the local people and not just the tourists, and the local communities are on plans and changes, then is there really a problem?
In 2002 the United Nations celebrated the "International Year of Ecotourism". Over the past twenty years, more and more people have started taking eco-holidays. In countries such as Ecuador, Nepal, Costa Rica and Kenya, ecotourism represents a significant of the tourist industry.
Read the following passage then choose the best answer to each question.
In addition to their military role, the forts of the nineteenth century provided numerous other benefits for the American West. The establishment of these posts opened new roads and provided for the protection of daring adventurers and expeditions as well as established settlers. Forts also served as bases where enterprising entrepreneurs could bring commerce to the West, providing supplies and refreshments to soldiers as well as to pioneers. Posts like Fort Laramie provided supplies for wagon trains traveling the natural highways toward new frontiers. Some posts became stations for the pony express; still others, such as Fort Davis, were stagecoach stops for weary travelers. All of these functions, of course, suggest that the contributions of the forts to the civilization and development of the West extended beyond patrol duty.
Through the establishment of military posts, yet other contributions were made to the development of western culture. Many posts maintained libraries or reading rooms, and some – for example, Fort Davis – had schools. Post chapels provided a setting for religious services and weddings. Throughout the wilderness, post bands provided entertainment and boosted morale. During the last part of the nineteenth century, to reduce expenses, gardening was encouraged at the forts, thus making experimental agriculture another activity of the military. The military stationed at the various forts also played a role in civilian life by assisting in maintaining order, and civilian officials often called on the army for protection.
Certainly, among other significant contributions the army made to the improvement of the conditions of life was the investigation of the relationships among health, climate, and architecture. From the earliest colonial times throughout the nineteenth century, disease ranked as the foremost problem in defense. It slowed the construction of forts and inhibited their military functions. Official documents from many regions contained innumerable reports of sickness that virtually incapacitated entire garrisons. In response to the problems, detailed observations of architecture and climate and their relationships to the frequency of the occurrence of various diseases were recorded at various posts across the nation by military surgeons.
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BICYCLE SAFETY
Having to obey rules and regulations when riding a bike is one of first experiences children have of the idea of obeying the law. , a large number of children are left to learn the rules by trial and error of being guided by experienced adults. Every year, hundreds of children visit the doctor or the hospital casualty department after on their bikes. This could be easily prevented by them the basics of bicycle safety. Ideally, children should be allowed to ride only safe places, such as parks and cycle tracks. When this is not possible, and they are permitted to go on the road, it is important to teach them some basic safety principles.
First, they ought to learn and obey the rules of the road, include traffic signs, signals and road markings. Second, they should always wear a helmet. Studies have shown that wearing bicycle helmets can reduce head injuries by to 85 percent. In many places, helmets are by law, particularly for children. , children should be made to understand the importance of riding in areas that are brightly lit and of wearing clothes that make them clearly visible on the road.
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Those of you who signed up for Dr. Paul's anthropology class should get their books as soon as possible.
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Rattan, a close relative of bamboo, is often used to make tables, chairs, and other furnitures.
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Mary Rinehart was a pioneer in the field of journalist in the early twentieth century.
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Criminal contempt, committed in the presence of the court, may consist of disorderly behavior, disrespectful or disobedience of a judge's orders.
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The town has a concert hall and two theatres. The later were both built in the 1950s.
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Mary, accompanied by her brother on the radio, were very well received at the talent show yesterday.
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Mark obvious didn't make much of an impression on you if you can't remember meeting him.
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They are impossible to pass the mountains now because there is a snowstorm.
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Dietitians urge people to eat a banana a day to get potassium enough in their diet.
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After rising the flag to commemorate the holiday, the mayor gave a long speech.
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House prices have risen dramatically this year. (INCREASE)
=> There has .......... in the house prices this year.
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No one listened to what the politician was saying last night. (EARS)
=> What the politician was saying .......... last night.
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After the scandal, he was asked to resign. (HAND)
=> After the scandal, he .......... his resignation.
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"It certainly wasn't me who broke your vase!" said John to me. (DENIED)
=> John .......... vase.
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After the accident, the repairs to my car cost me £150. (HAVE)
=> It cost me £150 .......... after the accident.
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It is pointless to ask me about it, because I don’t know anything. (USE)
=> It is .......... about it because I don't know anything.
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Don't you remember anything about your lifetime in London as a child? (RECOLLECTION)
=> Haven't you had .......... your lifetime in London as a child?
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This tree will soon be as tall as our house. (SAME)
=> This tree will soon be .......... our house.
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I wish they wouldn't talk during the performance - it makes me really uptight. (NERVES)
=> It really .......... when they talk during the performance.
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The people who used to do this kind of work have been replaced by machines. (PLACE)
=> Machines .......... the people who used to do this kind of work.
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He didn't hurry, so he missed the bus.
=> If ..........
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"If Brian doesn't train harder, I won't select him for the team," said the manager.
=> The manager threatened ..........
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People report that the fire has damaged the building completely.
=> The building ..........
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Unless you take the train, you will be late for work.
=> Only by ..........
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I gave myself no concern about whether he will come to power or not.
=> It makes ..........
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The boy was about to cry when he was reprimanded by his mother.
=> The boy was on ..........
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The response to their appeal was so great that they had to take on more staff.
=> Such ..........
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What put me off the idea was simply how expensive it was going to be.
=>The sheer ..........
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She mistakenly thought the tall man was Tim's brother.
=> She mistook ..........
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Just thinking about his face at the moment makes me laugh.
=> The very ..........