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Our request for permission to travel met with/received a flat/point-blank (= complete) ________________ from the authorities

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A football match begins with the ball kicking forwards from a spot in the centre of the field.

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What we know about certain diseases are still not sufficient to prevent them from spreading easily among the population.

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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.

                                                                                                                                    (Source: —New Cutting Edge, Cunningham, S. & Moor. 2010. Harlow: Longman)

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Contract negotiations are now close ------- to completion to sign the deal by Thursday

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The expert -------- spoke at last month’s seminar on environmental awareness has been nominated for a Flagler Prize

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Alike oxygen, which is chemically changed by our bodies into carbon dioxide, nitrogen is merely exhaled back into the air.

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The Litter-Robot addresses one of the downsides of owning a cat: cleaning its litter box. The device sifts through kitty litter, removing clumps automatically and storing them in a bag.

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Both universities speak highly of the programme of student exchange and hope to cooperate more in the future.

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The letter from Ms. Win seems to have disappeared without a…………

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Bronco Building Equipment uses data to make ------- decisions and plot future operations

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The basic elements of public-opinion research are interviewers, questionnaires, tabulating equipment, and to sample population.

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After ________ the contract, please sign both copies and mail one copy back to us at the address provided

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The US troops are using much more sophisticated weapons in far East.

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__________she was very tired, she helped her brother with his homework.

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The old school__________before the first semester

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Before you start applying for any job, you must be absolutely sure you have the right________

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Currently, investors do not always have access to _________ information when they need it

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What we know about certain diseases are still not sufficient to prevent them from spreading easily among the population.

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The state of Michigan have endowed three institutes to do research for industry

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Ms. Fujita has postponed the team meeting until next week because everyone already has ------- to do this week.