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In Korea, in former days the marriage between a man and woman represented the joining of two families, rather (1) ______ the joining of two individuals. The event (2) ______ Taerye (Great Ritual), and people from all over the village or neighborhood participated. The ceremonies and events surrounding the actual marriage were long and (3) ______. Professional matchmakers paired up likely candidates for marriage, with the new couple often meeting for the first time at their wedding! The families considered many factors in the decision, consulting with fortune tellers for (4) ______ about the couple's future life together. During the Chosun period, people married (5) ______ their early teens, with the girl often being several years older than the boy. The groom usually traveled to the house of the bride for the ceremony, then stayed there for three days (6) ______ taking his new bride to his family's home. The actual ceremony involved many small rituals, with many bows and symbolic gestures. The (7) ______ were expected to control their emotions and remain somber. (8) ______ Koreans have kept several aspects of the traditional ceremony, most modern ceremonies resemble Western marriage ceremonies more than (9) ______ Korean ones. However, many folk villages and museums across the country regularly perform ceremonies to (10) ______ the traditions alive.

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The volume of traffic in many cities in the world today continues to expand. This (1)______many problems, including serious air pollution, lengthy delays, and the greater risks (2) ______accidents. Clearly, something must be done, but it is often difficult to persuade people to change their habits and leave their cars at home. One possible (3)______is to make it more expensive for people to use their cars by increasing charges for parking and bringing in tougher fines for anyone who (4)______ the laws. In addition, drives could be required to pay for using particular routes at different times of the day. This system, (5) ______as “road pricing”, is already being introduced in a number of cities, using a special electronic card (6) ______to windscreen of the car. Another ways of (7) ______with the problem is to provide cheap parking on the outskirts of the city, and strictly control the number of vehicles allowed into the center. Drivers and passengers then use a special bus service for the (8) ______stage of their journey. Of course, the most important (9) ______is to provide good public transport. However, to get people to give up the comfort of their cars, public transport must be felt to be reliable, convenient and comfortable, with fares 10) _______at an acceptable level.

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"If you are unable to work or maintain a full-time job that allows you to pay rent or a mortgage, ___________ (1) housing assistance through the US Department of Urban Housing (HUD). This government-run agency can help you with home buying assistance such as locating suitable housing and securing financing. Make ___________ (2) your new domicile is handicapped-friendly with an FHA 203k loan. Add wheelchair ramps, make counter adjustments and add safety bars ___________ (3) your home with government support. Remember, suitable, safe and clean housing is your right. HUD offers information on specific laws such as the Fair Housing Act and disability rights to guide you during your house hunt.

Whether you or a loved one is physically ___________ (4) mentally challenged, a strong support system to assist you with everyday tasks can alleviate the stress and burden of disability. You can seek assistance in a variety of ways, from your neighbors' help to government-funded programs, to bring you closer to living an independent, productive life. Before you commit to any program, perform due diligence to ensure it is legitimate -- most help for ___________ (5) disabled comes from nonprofit organizations, so be wary of a company that demands cash up front."

3. Add wheelchair ramps, make counter adjustments and add safety bars ___________ (3) your home with government support.

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It was Mary Anderson, an amateur invention, who first patented windshield wipers automobiles.

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THE OPEN UNIVERSITY
The Open University was created in 1968 to give people who cannot afford (1) _______ attend regular courses of study, the opportunity of studying and (2)_______ a university diploma or degree. They study at home and their academic performance is assessed by (3) ______                 of written examinations or project work. Most Open University    students (4) ________  in study while also holding down a job or coping with a busy home life. They study in order to update their job skills  or  for personal (5) ______ .At the heart of  most courses is a (6)______ of specially written and  professionally printed textbooks and workbooks which students receive by post. On many of the courses, students are expected to watch television programmes on the BBC   network, (7)______-are usually broadcast in the (8) _____                   hours  of  the  morning. The (9) ______ of these programmes is to develop  and broaden the study experience, (10)______ students do not have to rely only on the printed material they are sent.

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There are thousands of different kinds of microbes. Microbes called bacteria are the smallest living things. Bacteria live almost everywhere: on land, in water, and even inside you. Some microscopic life forms are like plants. Tiny diatoms are microbes that live in lakes and the ocean. Diatoms soak up sunlight and use its energy to make food, just like plants.

Some microscopic life forms are more like animals. Protozoa such as the amoeba and paramecium are animal-like microorganisms. An amoeba can move by changing the shape of its body. It sticks out a pseudo pod, or false foot. A paramecium is covered with tiny hairs. It waves its hairs rapidly to swim.

Viruses are another kind of microbe. Viruses sometimes act like living things and other times act like nonliving things. Viruses sometimes live in the cells of plants and animals. Inside a cell, a virus reproduces like a living thing. The virus uses the cell to make many copies of itself. Viruses are too small to see with an ordinary microscope. You need a powerful electron microscope to see a virus. Outside of a plant or animal cell, a virus is like a nonliving thing.

 What is the smallest microbes?

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The English language began(3)…….England, of course. But when people went from England to(4)…….countries, they brought their language with them. The first English people come to North America(5)……many things that they did not know about before, especially different kinds of animals and plants. So they took the(6)……for these plants and animals from the people(7)…….were already living in America-the Indians. “Raccoon”, “skunk”, “tomato”, “tobacco” are all American Indian words.

Question 4__________

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Parents whose children show a special interest in a particular sport have a difficult decision to (1) ______ about their children’s career. Should they allow their children to train to become top sportsmen and women? For many children it (2) ______starting very young and school work, going out with friends and other (3) ______ have to take second place. It’s very difficult to explain to a young child why he or she has to train for five hours a day, even at the weekend, when (4) _______ of his or her friends are playing. Another problem is of course money. In many countries money for training is (5) ______ from the government for the very best young sportsmen and women. If this help cannot be given, it means that it is the parents (6) ______ have to find the time and the money to support their child’s development- and sports clothes, transport to competitions, special equipment etc. can all be very expensive. Many parents are understandably (7) _______ that it is dangerous to start serious training in a sport at an early age. Some doctors agree that young (8) _______ may be damaged by training before they are properly developed. Professional trainers, however, believe that it is only by starting young that you can reach the top as a successful sports person. What is clear is that very (9) _______ people reach the top and both parents and children should be prepared for failure even after many years of training.

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Kevin teaches (28) ____ at a high school. He enjoys his teaching very much, and he always feels very self-confident and proud when he is standing on the teaching platform. Some of his ex-classmates have just offered him a chance (29) _____ them in a new company to produce computer software for businesses. Everyone thinks that it (30) ____ very well. Kevin will probably earn more money than he does at the high school. The new company is (31) ____, and the money may be good indeed. (32) ____, Kevin can hardly quit his teaching job! He loves it.

32_________

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Water pollution happens __________ (6) toxic substances enter water bodies such as lakes, rivers, oceans and so on, getting dissolved in them, lying suspended in the water or depositing on the bed. This degrades the quality of water. Not __________ (7) does this spell disaster for aquatic ecosystems, the pollutants also seep through and reach the groundwater, which might end up in our households as contaminated water we use in our daily activities, including drinking.

Water pollution can be __________ (8) in a number of ways, one of the most polluting being city sewage and industrial waste discharge. Indirect sources __________ (9) water pollution include contaminants that enter the water supply from soils or groundwater systems and from the atmosphere via rain. Soils and groundwater contain __________ (10) residue of human agricultural practices and also improperly disposed of industrial wastes.

Pollutants can be of varying kinds: organic, inorganic, radioactive and so on. In fact, the list of possible water contaminants is just too vast to be listed here.

Indirect sources __________ (9) water pollution include contaminants that enter the water supply from soils or groundwater systems and from the atmosphere via rain.

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You will make the interview process easier for the employer if you prepare relevant information about yourself. Think about how you want to present your (1)________  , experiences, education, work style, skills, and goals. Be prepared to supplement all your answers with examples that support the statements you make. It is also a good idea to review your resume with a critical eye and (2)____             areas that an  employer might see as limitations or want further information. Think about how you can answer difficult' questions (3) ______and positively, while keeping each answer brief. An interview gives the employer a (4)_____ to get to know you. While you do want to market yourself to the employer, answer each question with an honest (5)_______. Never say anything negative about past experiences, employers, or courses and professors. Always think of something positive about an experience and talk about that. You should also be (6)_______ . If you  are  genuinely interested (7) ____ the job, let the interviewer know that. One of the best ways to show you are keen on a job is to demonstrate that you have researched the organization prior to the interview. You can also (8)_____interest by asking questions about the job, the organization, and its services and products. The best way to impress an employer is to ask questions that build upon your interview discussion. This shows you are interested and (9)______close attention to the interviewer. It is a good idea to prepare a few questions in advance, but an insightful comment based on your conversation can make an even stronger statement. At the (10) _____ of an  interview, it is appropriate for you to ask when you may expect to hear; from the employer

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Getting friends and family to pose for photos is hard enough, but how would you cope with a rabbit, an owl or a butterfly that simply (1) _______to keep still? Simon King, wildlife film—maker and photographer, says you don't need any formal (2)_______  to get started. "The whole idea is that photographing wildlife should be fun". Simon offers the following (3)_______Specialize from the start. You're more likely to get good result sooner if you (4)_______  on the type of wildlife - insects for instance - (5)_______  than just going off to the woods or park with your camera and snapping whatever you see. Pick something that isn't hard to photograph. Choosing an animal that's hard to (6)_______ or will run away if it sees you (7) _______ unnecessary problems. How about flowers or a group of birds? Search second-hand camera shops and local papers for quality (8) _______. You don't need to (9) _______ a fortune. Simon started with just a second-hand camera that cost around $30. But you will need a single lens reflex camera. Remember it's the whole photograph that counts, nor just the subject. (10) _______ you're composing a picture and try to be as artistic as possible.

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Two British policemen were (19)_______ to investigate a flying saucer on March 31, 1989, the day before April Fool’s Day. When the policemen arrived at a field in Survey, they saw a small figure wearing a silver space (20)________ walking out of a spacecraft. Immediately the police ran off in the opposite direction. Reports revealed that the alien was in fact a small person, and the flying saucer was a hot air balloon that had been specially built to look (21)________ a UFO by Richard Branson, the 36-year-old chairman of Virgin Records.

Branson had planned to (22) _______ the balloon in London’s Hyde Park on April 1.

However, a wind change had brought him down in a Survey field. The police received a lot of phone calls from terrified motorists as the balloon drifted over the motorway. One lady was so (23)_____ by the incident that she was crying as she was (24)______ the UFO to a radio station.

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It's interesting how many parts of beauty can be displayed through clothing styles. Clothing in many cultures is very colorful. In the name of fashion, dye is often applied to cloth. This improves its appearance. There has also been a change in how dyes are created. In modern times, most cloth dyes are chemicals that have been made by scientists. Many years ago, dyes were made from natural things like flower petals, tree bark, and shellfish. In ancient times, dye was bought at the town market. Even today, in some cases, you can see piles of brightly colored powder for sale in local markets. Don't touch this cloth dye, though, or you'll end up very colorful yourself? It's also possible that some dyes for clothing are poisonous, so beware.

Why do we apply dye to cloth?

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Jean spent her first few years in Hooper and her family moved to Otsego early in her life. She was only ten when her father died unexpectedly, leaving her mother to raise and support their family alone. Her mother soon went to work outside the home to provide for the family, and Jean, being one of the oldest, had to help care for her younger siblings. Although she had much responsibility at home, Jean thoroughly enjoyed school and was an excellent student. She went on to graduate 10^th in her class at Otsego High School in 1953.

While still in high school, Jean met a young man named Charles "Chuck" Holly, at a dance in Alamo; and they were quite taken with each other. Over the next few years, their love for each other blossomed and they were married on February 24, 1953, while Jean was still in school. At the time, Chuck was serving his country in the military, and had come home on leave to marry his sweetheart. Unfortunately, shortly thereafter, he was sent overseas to serve in Korea for the next fifteen months.

Upon his discharge, the couple settled into married life together in the Plainwell, Otsego area. To help make ends meet, Jean went to work at the collection bureau in Kalamazoo for a while, before taking a job at the cheese company in Otsego. In 1964, Chuck and Jean were overjoyed with the birth of their son, Chuck, who brought great joy into their lives. Jean remembered how her mother was always gone so much working after her father died and she did not want that for her son, so she left her job to devote herself to the role of a mother.

Jean ________.

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Rivers are all of the world’s most important natural resources. Many cities are on large rivers, and__________ every country has at least one river that plays an important part in the lives of its people.

Besides transportation, rivers _________ food, water for crops, water to drink and opportunities for recreation for people who live along their bank and to get water for crops engineer sometimes build a dam__________ a river and let the water become a lake behind the dam. Then people can use their water not only to irrigate fields but also to make electricity for homes and industries.

However, the water often becomes__________ when cities on river banks grow inside and the number of industries increases. We are learning that it is necessary to keep rivers clean if we want to enjoy the ________ of the natural resources.

3__________

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Our family has got many books. All the …(1)……… of our family buy books and read them. My mother says that books help us in self-education. In ancient times, books ……(2)…… written by hand. It was difficult to write a book …(3)……… a pen. Then printing came into our life. Printing played an important ……(4)…. in the development of literature and culture. Now there are a lot of books in the shops, there are many books in our flats. But it is difficult to buy all books …(5)……… we want to read. That’s why we get books in public libraries. There are some problems in our life and sometimes it is difficult to ……(6)… them. I think that books can help us. Last year I read a very interesting book “ An American Tragedy” by Theodore Dreiser. This novel was …(7)…… at the beginning of the 20th century. The novel ……(8)……. The tragic fate of a boy and a girl, Clyde and Roberta ……(9)…… name. It is a sad story. This novel was written many years ago, but it is …(10)……… nowadays. Books must be our friends during our life.

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Many small islands in the Indian Ocean are threatened by raising sea levels .

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A police spokesperson confessed that detectives were baffled by Mr. Day’s disappearance, but were hoping to come up with an explanation

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THE BOOK IN THE 21st CENTURY
How many times in the last hundred years or so have people talked of the imminent death of the book? Films were an early threat because they were so effective at telling stories in a visual way. Next there was radio, (1)______ stepped into the mid-twentieth century and provided such an alternative to books as drama, documentaries and discussions. When television arrived, many people believed that it would finish the book off. Nowadays, (2)____ the threat by TV, the book is thought to be endangered by computers and the Internet, and by other technological attractions  (3)_______ theCD and the video game, too. Surely there are now reasons why (4)________     book ought to be dead, or at least very badly injured. If so, why does it not show proper respect for these reportedly less literate times (5)______die out? There is  clearly  more  than  a  single  answer  to  this  question.  Firstly,  we  have  more  leisure  time  than we(6) ______  to, and people are generally living longer, which means there is more time to do more (including reading books). As  (7)_________        as this, there is the strength of the book as a tradition. We are all too dismissive of traditions in our modern world, but they can have very strong pull (8) _______      us. Added to this, the book is such a practical tool: it doesn't cost too (9) _______      , it is usually small enough to carry around, and it can easily be  (10)________    . We will never go without books, because they have served us so well for so long

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From the airplane , passengers are able to clearly see the outline of the whole island.