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The steam engine is usually thought of as a relative modern invention, but the Greeks built a kind of steam engine in ancient times

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Gunpowder, in some ways the most effective of all the explosive materials, were a mixture of potassium nitrate, charcoal, and sulfur.

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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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In  this  age of (1)_______telephone networks and electronic mail, it seems that fewer and even fewer people are taking time to sit  down  and  write  letters(2) ________ friends  and  relatives.  For hundreds  of  years,  letters  were  the  only way to  keep (3) ________   people  who  were  any distance away and letter-writing was seen as an important skill for all learned  people (4)_________. Gradually, (5)_______, the importance of writing letters is decreasing to a point that majority of us have to (6)________a special effort to turn out something worthwhile when we apply for a job or  make a complaint. In business circles the tendency is for routine communications to become shorter. (7)__________clients may appreciate a detailed letter, an employee who sends out long letters is often regarded as (8)_______. Many people prefer the telephone in all circumstances and its speed is essential in many situations but (9)_________ have you put the telephone down, dissatisfied  with what you have managed to say? I don’t think I’ll throw my (10)_________ away yet

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Revising for exams is not as easy as it looks. You will need to work out which routine suits you best, and then stick to it. Some people like studying at night when it’s quiet, whereas others find the early morning is a good time to get things done. You might enjoy ___ (1) ____ to music while you revise, but this can be ___ (2) ___. Can you really concentrate ___ (3) ____ two things at once? So think ___ (4) ____ you turn your radio on. Your ___ (5) ____ is also important while you are revising. This may be a more than usually ___ (6) ____ period of your life, when you should take extra care to eat properly. No missed meals, or junk food, or ___ (7) ____ cups of coffee! Get plenty of exercise as well. If you have got fed up with ___ (8) ____ you’re doing, or find it hard to concentrate, go for a walk to clear your head. ___ (9) ____ exercise will help to keep your body fit and your brain working ___ (10) ____. Finally, you also need to take time off. Go out occasionally, see your friends, make time to relax. Then you will return to your studies fresh and full of enthusiasm.

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Esperanto is an unique language because it was created (by a man called Ludwig Zamenhoff.

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In  this  age of (1)_______telephone networks and electronic mail, it seems that fewer and even fewer people are taking time to sit  down  and  write  letters(2) ________ friends  and  relatives.  For hundreds  of  years,  letters  were  the  only way to  keep (3) ________   people  who  were  any distance away and letter-writing was seen as an important skill for all learned  people (4)_________. Gradually, (5)_______, the importance of writing letters is decreasing to a point that majority of us have to (6)________a special effort to turn out something worthwhile when we apply for a job or  make a complaint. In business circles the tendency is for routine communications to become shorter. (7)__________clients may appreciate a detailed letter, an employee who sends out long letters is often regarded as (8)_______. Many people prefer the telephone in all circumstances and its speed is essential in many situations but (9)_________ have you put the telephone down, dissatisfied  with what you have managed to say? I don’t think I’ll throw my (10)_________ away yet

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Here are tips that help succeed in your job interview
Always arrive early. If you do not know (1) ______ the organization is located, call for exact directions (2) ______ advance. Leave some extra time for any traffic, parking, or (3) ______ events. If you are running late, call right away and let someone know. The best time to arrive is approximately 5 - 10 minutes early. Give (4) ______ the time to read your resume one more time, to catch your breath, and to be ready for the interview. Once you are at the office, treat everyone you encounter with respect. Be (5) ______ to everyone as soon as you walk in the door. Wear a professional business suit. This point should be emphasized enough. First (6) ______ are extremely important in the interview process. Women should (7) ______ wearing too much jewelry or make up. Men should avoid flashy suits or wearing too much perfume. It is (8) ______ important that you feel comfortable. While a suit is the standard interview attire in a business environment, if you think it is (9) ______ informal environment, call before and ask. Regardless, you can never be overdressed (10) ______ you are wearing a tailored suit

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THE FIRST WOMAN SCIENTIST
Hypatia was born in Alexandria, in Egypt, in 370 A.D. For many centuries, she was (1)________only woman scientist to have a place in the history books. Hypatia's father was director of Alexandria University, and he (2) ______ sure his daughter had the best education available. This was unusual, as most women then had few (3)_______ to study. After studying in Athens and Rome, Hypatia returned to Alexandria (4)_______ she began teaching mathematics. She soon became famous (5)______ her knowledge of new ideas. We have no copies of her book, (6)____ we know that she wrote several important mathematical works. Hypatia was also interested in technology and (7)_____ several scientific tools to help with her work. At the (8)______, many rulers were afraid of science, and (9)_______ connected with it was in danger. One day in March 415, Hypatia (10)________ attacked in the street and killed

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COULD COMPUTER GAMES BE GOOD FOR YOU AFTER ALL
In Britain, the average young person now spends more money on games each year than on going to the cinema or renting videos. But is this 1……a bad thing? For years, newspaper reports have been 2…..that children who spend too much time playing computer games become unsociable, bad- tempered, even violent as a 3…… But new research, 4……out in both Europe and the USA, suggests that the opposite may be true. Indeed, playing some of the more complicated games may help people of all ages to improve certain skills. Researchers claim that this is because the games 5……the brain work harder in certain ways, like 6……sounds and movements quickly and identifying what they are. The fact that people play the games repeatedly 7……..that they get a lot of practice in these skills which are therefore likely to become highly developed. Social skills may benefit, too. Researchers in Chicago think that fans of first- person shooter games 8…… “Counterstrike” are better than non-players hen it comes to building trust and co-operation, and that this 9 .....them to make good friendships and become strong members of their communities. So rather than 10…….up computer games, perhaps young people need to spend more time on them?

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The UK Government ensures that all schools in the UK(1)_______ certain standards, and this includes independent schools as well as those that are  (2)_______ by the Government. All qualifications are awarded by national agencies accredited by the Qualification and Curriculum Authority (QCA), (3)_______ the quality of the qualifications you will gain is guaranteed. At many independent schools in England, you will be encouraged to take part (4)_______ extracurricular activities to develop your hobbies and learn new skills, and you may be encouraged to take graded music exams (5)_______ by the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music. The exam grades gained from these are widely accepted toward university entry  (6)_______. Independent schools do not usually offer vocationally focused qualifications but if you are (7)_______ in these qualifications, you can find out more in the 'career-based and pre-university qualifications' section. The (8)_______ you pay to attend independent school, include your course fees, accommodation and may include some or all extracurricular activities. Fees (9)_______ from school to school and are at the discretion of the institution; there are no national standards. You should expect to pay a minimum of £8,000 per year and fees can be (10)_______ high as £25,000

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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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I found it difficult convincing the ticket inspector that I had lost my ticket, but he believed me in the end

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COULD COMPUTER GAMES BE GOOD FOR YOU AFTER ALL
In Britain, the average young person now spends more money on games each year than on going to the cinema or renting videos. But is this 1……a bad thing? For years, newspaper reports have been 2…..that children who spend too much time playing computer games become unsociable, bad- tempered, even violent as a 3…… But new research, 4……out in both Europe and the USA, suggests that the opposite may be true. Indeed, playing some of the more complicated games may help people of all ages to improve certain skills. Researchers claim that this is because the games 5……the brain work harder in certain ways, like 6……sounds and movements quickly and identifying what they are. The fact that people play the games repeatedly 7……..that they get a lot of practice in these skills which are therefore likely to become highly developed. Social skills may benefit, too. Researchers in Chicago think that fans of first- person shooter games 8…… “Counterstrike” are better than non-players hen it comes to building trust and co-operation, and that this 9 .....them to make good friendships and become strong members of their communities. So rather than 10…….up computer games, perhaps young people need to spend more time on them?

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GERMANY 4 -2 COSTA RICA
Host Germany opened the 2006 FIFA World Cup finals with a 4-2 win over Group A rivals Costa Rica in Munich on Friday, 9 June 2006. An exciting Opening Match produced three goals inside the first 17 minutes as Philipp Lahm fired Germany in front on six minutes, Paulo Wanchope drew the Ticos level six minutes later and then Miroslav Klose restored the host’s lead.
Klose, celebrating his 28th birthday, made it 3–1 after 61 minutes and although Wanchope narrowed the deficit with his second goal on 73 minutes, Jurgen Klinsmann’s men secured the three points through Torsten Frings’ spectacular drive three minutes from time. Germany made the best possible start to the finals with three points and a healthy return of four goals, but there will be questions raised about their tactics after being caught out twice at the back.

Which player belongs to the German team?

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A NIGHTMARE OF NOISE
According to a recent TV program, noise pollution is becoming an increasingly serious problem. Background noise such as (1)_____, police sirens and aeroplanes is growing year by year, and complaints to the police are becoming more and more (2)_____. However, for people like Mary Norman, who lives close to London Heathrow airport, the situation is particularly bad. “It’s becoming very difficult to (3)_____ a normal family life,’ she told an interviewer, ‘because the planes start first thing in the morning. They make a terrible noise, as you can imagine, and it (4)_____ on all day long. Of course I have complained about it but nobody takes any notice. I’m fed (5)_____ with living here, but unfortunately I can’t afford to move.” Researchers believe that the problem is getting worse. They have found that people who are exposed to high levels of noise become (6)_____ aggressive. Take the case of Henry Wilson, who was (7)_____ mad by a neighbor who insisted on playing his music at full volume. One night, he finally lost his (8)_____. After being forced to listen to heavy metal songs for hours, he burst into his neighbor’s house, poured petrol all over the carpets and (9)_____ to set fire to the place. When he finally appeared in court, the judge was surprisingly understanding. He (10)_____ to send him to jail, saying that he had suffered enough.

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The term civilization basically means the ___1___ of development at which people live together peacefully in communities. Ancient civilization refers specifically to the first ___2___  and stable communities that became the basis for later states, nations, and empires. The study of ancient civilization is concerned with the earliest ___3___  of the much broader subject called ancient history. The ___4___  of ancient history began with the invention of writing in about 3100 BC and lasted for more than 35 centuries. Mankind existed long before the written word, but writing made the keeping of a historical record ___5___. The first ancient societies ___6___  in Mesopotamia and Egypt in the Middle East, in the Indus Valley region of ___7___ are now Pakistan and  India, in the Huang He (Yellow River) valley of China, on the island of Crete in the Aegean Sea, and in Central America. All of these civilizations had certain ___8___  in common. They built cities, invented forms of writing, learned to make pottery and use metals, domesticated animals, and created fairly complex social structures with class systems. ___9___ written records and carved inscriptions, the knowledge about ancient peoples is derived from the work of archaeologists. Most of the significant archaeological ___10___  have been made in the past 200 years. The Sumerian culture of Mesopotamia was discovered in the 1890s, and some of the most important archaeological digs in China were made after the late 1970s

Amazing Machines!
The deepest diving submarine
The Japanese research submarine Shinkai 6500 can dive deeper than any other submarine. On August 11, 1989, it went down to a depth of 6,526 meters beneath the ocean's surface. The submarine is in 935 meters long, about the size of a bus and can take up to three people. It is used for ocean research all over the world.
The most useful television
The Viera is the name of the world's only digital entertainment device that can go underwater. It is made and sold in Japan. You can listen to your favorite music, or even watch a movie, all from the comfort of your bathtub. And the battery lasts over five hours if you're planning to spend a long time bathing. You can even use headphones with it - all you’ll need is to find a pair that is waterproof!
The smartest monitor
The Japanese company EizoNanao has invented a very special computer monitor, called the FlexScan monitor. The FlexScan monitor can stand up to 23 centimeters high, and it can turn almost 180 degrees left or right. It weighs only 4.3kg. What’s more, it can help save electricity. It senses when you have left your computer and turns itself off when you've been gone for more than 40 seconds. When you come back, it knows to turns itself back on!
The smallest motorcycle
A Swedish man named Tom Wiberg built the world’s smallest motorcycle that can be ridden by a person. He calls it the Small Toe. The front wheel is only 1.6 centimeters wide, and the back wheel is 2.2 centimeters wide. The rider sits barely seven centimeters above the ground. In 2003, Wiberg rode his machine for more than ten meters and set a new Guinness World Record for the smallest rideable motorcycle ever built.

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Why is it that many teenagers have the energy to play computer games until late at night but can’t find the energy to get out of bed (1) ________ for school? According to a new report, today’s generation of children are in danger of getting so (2)_______ sleep that they are putting their mental and physical health at (3)_______. Adults can easily survive on seven to eight hours’ sleep a  night, (4)_______teenagers require nine or ten hours. According to medical experts, one in five youngsters (5)________ anything between two and five hours’ sleep a night less than their parents did at their age.
This (6) _____ serious questions about whether lack of sleep is affecting children’s ability to concentrate at school. The connection between sleep deprivation and lapses in memory, impaired reaction time and poor concentration is well (7) _______. Research has shown that losing as little as half an hour’s sleep a night can have profound effects (8) ______how children perform the next day. A good night’s sleep is also crucial for teenagers because it is while they are asleep (9)______ they release a hormone that is essential for their ‘growth spurt’ (the period during teenage years when the body grows at a rapid rate). It’s true that they can, to some (10) ______, catch up on sleep  at weekends, but that won’t help them when they are dropping off to sleep in class on a Friday afternoon

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GOING ON A DIET
A typical person needs about 1,800 calories per day to stay running.. They keep your organs operating (1)_______ and your brain running. They also keep your body warm. A person gains weight because he or she consumes more calories per day than (2) ________. The only way to lose fat is to reduce the (3) ________ of calories that you consume per day. This is the basic principle (4) ________ going on a diet. Unfortunately, diets don’t work for most people. They do lose weight but then go off the diet and put it back. Building a sensible diet and exercise plan is the key (5) ________ maintaining a consistent weight. You need to figure out how many calories you need in a day and how many you actually (6) ________. The next step is to add exercise (7) ________ you can raise the number of calories you can consume per day. Burning 250 or 500 calories per day can make a big (8) ________. You can ride an exercise bike while you are watching television (9) ________ you can take the stairs instead of the elevator. Find an exercise partner. Exercises can be a lot easier if there is someone to talk to. It’s a good idea to wear firm-fitting clothes if you are (10) ________. Tight clothing acts as a reminder of what you are trying to accomplish

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When T.S. Eliot’s “The Wasteland” appeared in 1922, the critics were divided as to how good it was written.