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This very morning, she announces, she has managed to procure what might be the last two-crates of peaches in France.
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Nicholas brags about his father’s wealth all the time.
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With their exceptional teamwork, the Vietnamese female football team managed to pull off an impressive comeback in the final minutes of the match and secure the gold medal.
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Every time he opens his mouth, he immediately regrets what he said. He is always putting his foot in his mouth.
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His boss has had enough of his impudence and doesn't want to hire him anymore.
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We have achieved considerable results in the economic field, such as high economic growth, stability, and significant poverty alleviation over the past few years.
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Ships crossing the oceans can receive signals from satellites that enable them to calculate their position accurately.
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Although more and more companies are beginning to accept bitcoins, the percentage of purchases made using bitcoins is minuscule compared to other online payment methods.
It is crucial that patients _____ for urgent operations in all hospitals.
The rates of extreme poverty have halved in recent decades. But 1.2 billion people still live _____.
I really wasn't ready for the presentation, but was saved by the _____ when Jack took over for me.
_____, watching our every move.
Sales began the year at 30,000 units in January and increased slightly _____ 2,000 units in February.
He was _____ devastated by the news.
Don't forget to leave your _____ address in case we have to send you mail to the new place.
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THE TRUTH BEHIND A SMILE
People smile a great deal, and we seem to know instinctively that some smiles are more genuine than others. But is there any scientific for this? Recent research suggests that a mechanism in the brain can help us recognize whether a smile is really heartfelt – or whether it is just being on for show.
According to various long-held traditions, a genuine smile involves the eyes as well as the mouth. In the nineteenth century, a French anatomist to prove this. He used electrodes to stimulate the facial muscles of volunteers, thereby creating false smiles. He found that real smiles were always with the contraction of a muscle around the eye, but that his artificially induced ones were not.
During more recent research, volunteers were shown a variety of human facial and their reactions to them were monitored. When they were shown a happy face, 35% of the volunteers immediately started looking at the eye area, checking for the tell-tale crinkles that would that the smile was genuine; but when shown a sad or neutral face, they did not. So why did the human brain evolve to distinguish between real and false smiles? It could be that this ability to a quick assessment of a smile has an important role to play in successful communication. A genuine smile as a gesture of conciliation in conflict, and it’s important to know whether they are really being offered a truce or not.
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The concept of being environmentally conscious, or “green”, has become more prevalent in twenty-first-century U.S culture. It has begun to affect the manufacturing of everything from non-toxic household cleaning products to motor vehicles powered by alternative sources of energy. However, one way of being “green” that is perhaps not as apparent to the viewer but of equal importance in being environmentally conscious, is the construction of buildings that are considered “sustainable”. Sustainable buildings are those that do not impose on the environment or rely on the over-utilization of energy or natural resources. There are four main principles of sustainability, which includes consideration of the health and stability of all living things and their environmental diversity, as well as the economic opportunities of humanity.
The sustainable architecture consists of environmentally conscious design techniques. In the past, the demolition of an old building meant that all or most of the debris of the building would end up in a landfill or a waste disposal site. Today, architects can plan and design a building that uses recycled materials, such as wood, concrete, stone, or metal. These materials are salvaged from the demolition of an older building and can be appropriately incorporated into a new construction. Architects and construction supervisors may also choose to recycle more organic parts of demolished buildings, such as wooden doors, windows, and other glass, ceramics, paper, and textiles.
A problem that has often arisen has been with how a site crew-whether it is demolition or construction crew determines and sorts what is “waste” and what is recyclable. Architects and environmental scientists have to decide whether or not a material is appropriate for use in new construction and how it will impact the environment. They must evaluate the materials from the demolition and determine what those materials contain, and if they meet the standards set by the U.S, government’s Environmental Protection Agency (the EPA). If the debris from the demolition contains hazardous materials that are harmful to the environment or to the consumer, such as asbestos, then the material is not salvageable. The use of the asbestos for insulation and as a form of fire retardation in buildings and fabrics was common in the nineteenth century. Asbestos was once used in shingles on the sides of buildings, as well as in the insulation in the interior walls of homes or other construction. In new “green” construction, insulation that once asbestos-based can be replaced with recycled denim or constructed with cellulose - a fibrous material found in paper products. The same assessment applies to wood or wallboard painted with toxic lead-based paints. In addition, gas-flow regulators and meters on both water and gas heating systems constructed prior to 1961 must be carefully evaluated to determine that they do not contain dangerous substances such as mercury. Mercury can be harmful to humans and the environment if it is spilled during the removal of these devices.
In paragraph 1, the author implies that _____.
According to paragraph 2, an environmentally conscious design incorporates _____.
In paragraph 3, the author mentions all of the following hazardous materials found in debris from a demolition site EXCEPT _____.
What does this passage mainly discuss?
Mai: _____
Lan: I'm pretty busy right now. I'm doing my homework because I have an exam tomorrow.
Anne is making a request for Lucy.
Anne: Do you mind if I use your phone?
Lucy: _____
Anne and John are talking to each other when he comes to her house.
Anne: Make yourself at home.
John: _____
Sarah and Kathy are talking about the ways to protect themselves and their family from Coronavirus.
Sarah: In my opinion, we should wash our hands regularly and wear masks whenever going out.
Kathy: _____
The teacher is talking to Laura about her presentation in class today.
Teacher: Your speech this morning was beyond my expectations.
Laura: _____
Tung and Hoa are talking about time management skills.
Tung: I reckon that time management skill is very essential to our study.
Hoa: _____. We should spend our time wisely to study well.
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In spite of the recent improvements in the political situation, Nigeria still has a long way to go before it returns to full democracy.
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In the 18th century, the Divan poetry of the Ottoman Empire began to be influenced by Turkish folk poetry.
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The “missing sun” motif is an element in many mythologies of the world and may have been used to explain the disappearance of the sun at night.
The nighttime vanishing of the sun might be the reason behind the “missing sun” motif that exists in a lot of the world’s mythologies.
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The idea that a duck's quack does not echo was recently proven to be wrong by acoustics experts at the University of Salford.
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Had the Union army not seized the fortress of Vicksburg, the Mississippi River would have remained in Confederate control.
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Many young people decide to take a gap year. They want to find their real passion before going to university.
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The manager has not yet had a chance to consult his legal adviser. Therefore, he is unwilling to say anything.
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Citrus trees grow well in many types of soils. Nevertheless, they prefer a well-drained and slightly acid soil.
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Phong initially refused to participate in last week’s extracurricular activity. His mother had to promise to purchase a new bike.
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The committee rejected his application for a fund for his project. They thought that his research wouldn't benefit people much.
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(1) _____. One of the most significant differences is the amount of time you spend at university, either attending lectures or tutorials. At school, you spend about 30 hours a week studying in the classroom. (2) _____. At the moment, I have to attend three lectures a week, all in the morning. In the afternoons, I use my time for private study, either working on assignments or revising for exams. That is (3) _____ I have a scheduled tutorial. Tutorials are an opportunity to work through assignments or topics in small groups. In some countries, they are also (4) _____ as ‘seminars’. I attend tutorials weekly, one in the middle and one at the end of the week. Another important part of university life is making sure (5) _____. You should choose something you will enjoy or something new. (6) _____. Towards the end of the week, I have football training in the evening and on Tuesday evening I attend the cinema club.
Choose the correct answer for (1).
Choose the correct answer for (2).
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Several community members are collaborating to beautify their local park. They are planting trees, installing new signs, and organizing trash bins together.
What phrase best captures what they are doing?
Tom tried to learn advanced guitar songs, although he had just learned basic chords for a month. Because of this, he became frustrated and struggled to keep up with the lessons.
Which expression best describes Tom?
Lisa works on many different projects at her company. She is involved in marketing, product design, and customer service, making sure everything runs smoothly.
Which expression best describes Lisa?
After forgetting to do his homework and getting a bad mark at school, Peter was afraid of telling his mom about it. However, he confessed to his mom after all and felt better after honestly explaining his mistake and talking about how sorry he was.
Which expression best describes Peter's situation?
Write an academic essay of about 250 words on the following topic.
Many students find it difficult to concentrate or pay attention at school. What are the reasons? What could be done to solve this problem?
Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.