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Charles Darwin first described his theories of __________ in detail in his work entitled “The Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection ”

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A lot of superstitious practice in a country can be a major impediment to its economic development.

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During the first week of each month, the finance department mails  out a statement  ------- all of the previous period's transactions.

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A positive conversation with the CEO today could set the __________ for a promotion tomorrow

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Because of approaching storm, the wind began to blow hard and the sky became dark as evening.

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Author Daniel Aiduk ------- gives talks at national writing conferences

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The clients were given ------- to enter parts of the factory that are normally restricted to non-personnel

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She accused me of being _________________ because I didn't cry at the end of the film

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The car _________(not/stop) as we ____________(cross) the road.

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                                                                                      WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR MEMORY

A good memory is often seen as something that comes naturally, and a bad memory as something that cannot be changed, but actually (31)_________is a lot that you can do to improve your memory.

We all remember the things we are interested in and forget the ones that bore us. This no doubt explains the reason (32)_________schoolboys remember football results effortlessly but struggle with dates from their history lessons! Take an active interest in what you want to remember, and focus on it (33)_________. One way to make yourself more interested is to ask questions - the more the better!

Physical exercise is also important for your memory, because it increases your heart (34)_________  and sends more oxygen to your brain, and that makes your memory work better. Exercise also reduces stress, which is very bad for the memory.

The old saying that —eating fish makes you brainy— may be true after all. Scientists have discovered that the fats (35)_________in fish like tuna, sardines and salmon — as well as in olive oil — help to improve the memory. Vitamin-rich fruits such as oranges, strawberries and red grapes are all good brain food, too.

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The packaging materials for these goods should be________substances.

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Talking it through with you has helped me to ___________ my own thinking about the problem

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If you’re not satisfied with your purchase, we’ll _________________ it back and refund your money.

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Two years in a strange country _______________ like a long time for lonely people

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The United Nations has recommended that countries ____ all places with more than 20,000 inhabitants living close together as urban.

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Because ------- spaces in the mall now have tenants, foot traffic has increased greatly

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Newspapers are often guilty of distorting the truth.

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Hoa are very happy with the gift __________ by her boyfriend on her birthday.

IPhone 7 is the latest ____ in the field of smartphone design of Apple.

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Educators are complaining that students rely on social media so much that they lose the ability to think critically.

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His parents will give him a bicycle on his birthday because he really loves _____