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[...] For one, an Olympic host city may receive substantial revenue from ticket sales, tourist spending, corporate sponsorship, and television rights. Cities such as Los Angeles (1984) and Seoul (1988) actually made a large profit from the Games they hosted. (0)_________, hosting the Olympic Games confers prestige on a host city and country, which can lead to increased trade and tourism.
In addition
However
For example
Otherwise
While the reckless use of fad diets can bring some ________results, long-term results are very rare.
initial
Initiative
initiating
initiate
As people frantically search for a solution _______this problem, they often try some of the popular fad diets being offered.
on
of
to
with
The results, (1)_________were published in the journal , are the latest in a series that links musical training to the Neurological Research development of higher brain functions.
which
whose
who
that
Researchers worked with 135 second-grade students at a school in Los Angeles after (2) _________a pilot study with 102 students.
composing
concerning
conducting
carrying
Children that were given four months of piano training as well as time playing (3) _________ newly designed computer software scored 27 percent higher on math and fraction tests than other children.
at
for
with
of
At the same time, the computer game allows children to solve geometric and math puzzles that boost their ability to (4) _________(shapes in their mind.
manipulate
accumulate
accommodate
stimulate
The findings are significant (5) _________a grasp of proportional math and fractions is a prerequisite to math at higher levels, and children who do not master these areas of math cannot understand more advanced math that is critical to high-tech fields.
because
unless
before
although
Just like any institution, a family also needs rules. Rules are very important because they keep things in (1) _________.
need
time
order
shape
If there are (2) ________to be made, for examples, it is not only the parents who are going to decide especially if the children are already grown up.
decisions
problems
changes
calls
Rules are needed to maintain a harmonious relationship (3) _________family members.
in
between
inside
among
When there are rules to follow, children will know (4) _________they should do or should not do.
where
that
how
what
There are times when the children fight over simple matters and this happens if the parents do or not interfere but when parents set the rule and let the children follow, there will be (5) _________conflicts.
less
more
little
fewer
As well as having to treat pets which are unwell, he often visits farms where problems of (1) _________ kinds await him.
various
variety
variation
varied
He has lost (2) _________of the number of times he has been called out at midnight to give advice to a farmer with sick sheep or cows.
count
score
memory
patience
The program showed the difficult situations Don faces every day such as helping a cow to give birth or winning the trust of an aggressive dog (3) _________needs an injection.
whose
which
of which
who
Not all of Don’s patients are domestic animals, (4) _________ , and in the program people saw him helping an owl which had a damaged wing.
yet
however
although
therefore
It also showed Don holding a meeting with villagers concerned about the damage a new road might do to their (5) _________environment.
nearby
area
local
close
The groom usually traveled to the house of the bride for the ceremony, then stayed there for three days (1)________taking his new bride to his family’s home.
ago
before
then
soon
The (2) ________were expected to control their emotions and remain somber.
participants
participating
participation
participated
(3) ________Koreans have kept several aspects of the traditional ceremony
If only
As though
As
Although
most modern ceremonies resemble Western marriage ceremonies more than (4) ________Korean ones.
traditionally
traditionalist
traditional
tradition
However, many folk villages and museums across the country regularly perform ceremonies to (5) ________the traditions alive
grip
catch
hold
keep
During our lifetime most of us have some experience of either owning a pet or being in (1) ________contact with someone who does
tight
narrow
near
close
Various (2) ________influence one’s choice of pet, from your reasons for getting a pet to your lifestyle.
factors
facets
points
elements
For example, although quite a few pets are relatively cheap to buy, the cost of (3) ________can be considerable.
upkeep
raising
upbringing
maintenance
Everything must be (4) ________into account, from food and bedding, to vaccinations and veterinary bills.
held
considering
kept
taken
You must be prepared to (5) ________time on your pet, which involves shopping for it, cleaning and feeding it.
take
waste
spend
occupy
Researchers (1) ________the rapid increase down to changes in lifestyle, particularly the greater awareness of the importance of regular exercise and a healthy diet.
set
say
put
write
This, they point out, is in (2) ________with similar trends in the height and weight of present-day adults.
alignment
harmony
line
compliance
Interestingly, it appears that nails have a propensity to grow fastest (3) ________warmer conditions, with the quickest growth rate among young people, and men.
in
at
on
under
The fastest growing nail is on the middle finger while that on the little finger is (4) ________the slowest
by far
in so far as
far and wide
far from
at only a fraction over 3 mm (5) ________month.
each
as
a
none
Thanks to our modern lifestyle, with more and more time spent sitting down in front of computers than ever before, the (1) ________of overweight people is at a new high.
number
range
amount
sum
As people frantically search for a solution (2) ________this problem, they often try some of the popular fad diets being offered.
on
of
to
with
Many people see fad diets (3) ________harmless ways of losing weight, and they are grateful to have them.
by
like
through
as
Unfortunately, not only don’t fad diets usually (4) ________the trick, they can actually be dangerous for your health.
bring
do
take
play
Although permanent weight loss is the (5) ________, few are able to achieve it.
case
profit
benefit
goal
Experts estimate that 95 percent of dieters return to their starting weight, or even (6) ________weight.
lose
gain
put
reduce
While the reckless use of fad diets can bring some (7) ________results, long-term results are very rare.
initial
initiative
initiating
initiate
(8) ________, people who are fed up with the difficulties of changing their eating habits often turn to fad diets.
Additionally
Furthermore
Nonetheless
Consequently
(9) ________being moderate, fad diets involve extreme dietary changes.
More than
In spite of
Rather than
In addition to
This results in a situation (10) ________a person’s body doesn’t get all the vitamins and other things that it needs to stay healthy.
what
which
why
where
More and more routine, repetitive assembly tasks will be taken (1) ________by machines.
in
away
off
over
Today, German manufacturers (2) ________three times more robots than U.S. companies, but they also still employ more humans.
deploy
deform
decrease
develop
It has always been about combining the talents of (3) ________.
ones
they
both
two
(4) ________ , it is the convergence of artificial and human intelligence that will enable manufacturers to achieve a new era of speed, flexibility, efficiency and connectivity in the 21st century.
Alternatively
Ultimately
Correspondingly
Consequently
Machines have the ability to assemble things faster than any human ever could, but humans possess the analytics, domain expertise and valuable knowledge (5) ________to solve problems and optimize factory floor production.
Required
Gained
acquired
obtained
However, some experts believe that too much exercise can do just as much (1)________.
ruin
destruction
damage
hurt
Although it is true that moderate exercise such as walking can be very beneficial to a person’s health, it is not the only one factor (2) ________keeps us healthy
who
when
which
what
(3) ________, too much exercise can also cause problems.
For example
However
Therefore
In fact
In all, governments need to find ways of (4) ________people to take responsibility for their own health.
motivating
motivational
motivate
motivation
People need to realize that eating healthy food does not have to cost a (5) ________, nor is it difficult to prepare healthy meals themselves.
benefit
wealth
treasure
fortune
The word library comes (1) ________liber
from
in
to
out
(2) ________, library collections have almost always contained a variety of materials.
Despite
However
Therefore
Instead
Contemporary libraries maintain collections that include not only printed materials such as manuscripts, books, newspapers, and magazines, (3) ________audio-visual and online databases.
only if
as well
or else
but also
In addition (4) ________maintaining collections within library buildings, modern libraries often feature telecommunications links that provide users with access to information at remote sites.
on
to
in
from
The central mission of a library (5) ________to collect, organize, preserve, and provide access to knowledge and information
are
is
have
has
In fulfilling this mission, libraries preserve a valuable record of culture that can be passed down to (6) ________generations.
succeeding
succeed
successful
success
Whether the cultural record is contained in books or in electronic formats, libraries ensure (7) ________the record is preserved and made available for later use.
what
which
who
that
People use library resources to gain information about personal (8) ________or to obtain recreational materials such as films and novels.
profits
attractions
interests
appeals
Students use libraries to supplement and enhance their classroom experiences, to learn (9) ________in locating sources of information, and to develop good reading and study habits.
abilities
skills
talents
capacities
One of the most valued of all cultural institutions, the library (10) ________information and services that are essential to learning and progress.
relates
applies
supplies
digests