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Exemplification is always necessary when you are addressing a younger audience.
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The works of the English theoretical physicist and cosmologist Stephen Hawking helped pave the way for the framework of general relativity and theoretical prediction of black holes dynamics and mechanics.
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Many people criticized the ostentatious lifestyle of some high-ranked officials.
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The storm came about unexpectedly, disrupting our outdoor event and forcing everyone to seek shelter quickly.
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With her sophisticated tastes, the singer has become an omnipresent icon of style and beauty.
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We must consider how best to utilize what resources we have.
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Friendship changed to antipathy when the settlers took the Indian’s land.
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She was too wet behind the ears to be in charge of such demanding tasks.
A golden handshake may have a _____ effect when one is dealt with the blow of redundancy.
The headteacher has asked me to take the new boy under my _____ and look after him.
When there is no conflict between the members of the group, it creates a strong sense of _____ within the group.
The rain was simply _____ down on the deserted street.
The purpose of the survey was to _____ the inspector with local conditions.
A small part of the Large Cloud of Magellan extends into Mensa, but otherwise there is _____ nothing here of interest.
_____, Edison didn't have much schooling and he was taught by his mother.
The report would have been accepted _____ in checking its accuracy.
She turned away from the window _____ anyone see her.
Auroras are created when the sun's particles are caught in _____.
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Scandal has haunted the Olympic Games in modern times. At the very first Games, an Englishman called Flack off briskly in front of the field in the marathon. He was by his butler on a bicycle. When they neared Athens, he sent the butler back to see who was behind him. The butler went back about a mile but found nobody. He rode back to Flack and said, "There's nobody. You can win this thing on your head." Then soon after, ran one Greek, then another, and another, and another. They were full of running. Perhaps Flack took a long way round?
At the next Marathon, in 1900, in Paris, the winner was a Frenchman who worked as a baker's roundsman. It was suspected that he was able to take numerous short because of his experience delivering bread in the area.
Four years later, the Games were held in St Louis, in the USA. This time suspicions were proved. The American runner first in the marathon was discovered to have accepted a lift from a car. He was disqualified.
It is not so much the scandals and disputes of recent years that have threatened the Games. It is their sheer , their excessive cost, their indulgence of national pride. One very sensible suggestion is that future Games should be restricted to individual events in which one person clearly wins. All team games would go, and no one would feel any loss at the disappearance of Olympic soccer, a pale of the more professional game.
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Victorian style is a broad term that refers to the characteristics of design from the latter period of Queen Victoria's rule, from 1837 until her death in 1901. At the time, the style was used as a signal of affluence among the upper class of British society due to its ornate, showy interiors. Today, it is still popular across the globe; particularly in Asia, where it is used to create opulent spaces that convey a high position in society.
One of the principles of Victorian design is that unused space in a room is a sign of poor taste and lower economic status. With that in mind, European designers sought to fill every space. Victorian design has sometimes been viewed as indulging in a grand excess of ornament. Every room was decorated with objects that reflected the owner's influences and preferences. Extravagant decorations, lace tablecloths, stained glass, vases, busts, framed paintings or prints, multi-layered window treatments, richly patterned fabrics, and accessories were used throughout the house. The Victorian Hotel in Vancouver, British Columbia, exemplifies the classic Victorian Style. Chandeliers hang from the ceiling, vases with fresh flowers dot every table, and the dining room features elaborately carved furniture and decorative teapots made of china. It is elegantly appointed, true to the Victorian style. This hotel often hosts the royal family when they visit Canada.
Emblematic of a Victorian home was the use of vibrant, brightly colored fabrics. Complex patterns covered every surface. Oriental rugs and heavy draperies were thought of as the height of good taste. Windows were rarely left uncovered, rather, on them hung thick, decorative drapes. The lack of light that could enter rooms through these heavy draperies was compensated for with eye-catching appointments of velvet, silk, and satin. Linen patterns ranged from flowers and animals to geometric shapes, stripes, and woven Arabic symbols: squares and circles, typically repeated, overlapped and interlaced to form intricate patterns. Victorians loved these patterns and used them liberally.
The decoration of walls and ceilings was yet another element of Victorian design. Ceilings were covered in embossed paper or painted a light color so as not to detract from the wall decorations. Wallpaper became enormously popular and is an enduring feature of Victorian design. At first, this was because of the development of mass production as well as the repeal of the 1712 Wallpaper Tax. Wallpaper was decorated with beautiful flowers in primary colors of red, blue, and yellow, printed on beige paper. This was followed by the latter half of the Victorian era when wallpaper was inspired by Gothic art of earth tones and stylized leaf and floral patterns. William Morris was one of the most renowned designers of wallpaper and fabrics during this period. He was influenced by medieval art, which he saw as the noblest art form, and used Gothic tapestries from that era in his work.
According to paragraph 1, the Victorian style is used in Asia _____.
According to paragraph 2, why did Europeans fill up every space?
What can be inferred about the Victorian Hotel in British Columbia?
The phrase "indulging in" is closest in meaning to _____.
ln paragraph 2, why does the author mention the objects found in a Victorian style home?
What is the purpose of paragraph 3?
All of the following are patterns that could probably be seen in Victorian linens EXCEPT _____.
According to paragraph 4, why did wallpaper first become popular?
- Do you have something that grows well without too much water?
- _____
- I believe that learning will also take place outside school, for example at a railway station, or on a farm.
- _____ It allows pupils to respond positively to opportunities, challenges and responsibilities.
Alex: We've got my boss, his boss, a freelance consultant, and the head of IT all involved in this project, and it's turning into a complete disaster!
Sam: Well, _____, after all!
- I think we need to have a good personality besides taking care of our physical wellbeing.
- _____ Goodness is better than beauty.
Two friends are talking about an environmental problem.
Tom: Does global warming worry you?
Clive: _____
Peter: Hi, David, do you think it's possible for you to have a talk sometime today?
David: _____
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You could not have made a very good impression on them.
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A quarter of all bird species in the world are known to have become extinct during the past two hundred years.
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I'd suggest that we avoid telling any scary stories with Janet around. She’s a bit unstable and could get hysterical.
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I couldn’t help admiring the way he managed to finish the program even after such a bad fall.
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By modern standards, the first supermarkets were really quite small.
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As Nora stepped onto the stage to speak to the large audience, she had butterflies in her stomach. It was her first time giving a public speech.
Nora felt very nervous giving her first speech in front of a large audience.
Nora was so worried about giving her first speech in front of a large audience that she didn't want to eat anything.
Nora had a stomachache before her first speech in front of a large audience.
Nora gave a speech for the first time in front of a large audience without any feelings.
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Since 1970, the United Nations has been celebrating April 22nd as Earth Day. It attracts millions of people worldwide to join in to promote public awareness of environmental protection.
The UNs has been celebrating April 22nd as Earth Day, which millions of people worldwide are attracted to join in to promote public awareness of environmental protection.
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I accepted the new job after all. It is making me feel exhausted.
It is of deep regret that I didn’t turn down the job offer due to its hardship and long working hours.
If it had not been for my acceptance of the new job offer, I wouldn’t have felt exhausted.
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Their team performed excellently at the elimination tournament. They didn’t win the trophy nevertheless.
Subsequent to their performance at the elimination tournament, they were afraid to win the trophy exellently.
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I met my long-lost brother. I was at a loss for words.
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(1) _____. For a few days each summer, artists from all over Europe gather at this village near the north coast of Sicily to enjoy the creative atmosphere. During their stay, the artists (2) _____ to paint a one-kilometer long picture that runs the length of the high street. (3) _____ the painting is done, each visiting artist joins a local family for a big lunch and, in exchange for the meal, the family receives the section of the painting that the artist has painted. As a result, (4) _____, almost every home has at least one painting by a well-known European artist. Visitors to the village are eagerly invited into homes to see these paintings.
(5) _____. Since then, Pettineo has become a sort of domestic art museum in which any visitor can ring a doorbell, go into a house and admire a painting. (6) _____ this exhibition of paintings in people's homes, for those who have time to spare, there is an opportunity to wander through the display of huge sculptures in the village square.
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The school organized a food festival where all of the classes were required to cook dishes from different cultures. Everyone tried new flavors and learned about multiple cooking traditions from around the world.
Which phrase best describes this situation?
Despite the players' consecutive injuries, the football team continued practicing for the upcoming championship. They were determined to win.
Which expression best describes their action?
The investigation revealed that several employees had been stealing office supplies for years. The managers, however, decided to ignore it because the losses were small.
Which expression best describes the managers' action?
The small street stall was struggling until a famous food blogger visited. After her positive review, customers started queuing outside daily. Now it is always flooded with people.
Which expression best describes the stall?
Write an academic essay of about 250 words on the following topic.
Some people think that people who choose a job early and keep doing are more likely to get a satisfying career life than those who frequently change jobs. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.