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Visitors to Britain are often surprised to find that the weather is an almost endless topic of conversation. This is not because the British are not bright enough to think of anything else to talk about, but because there is always a feature of surprise in the British climate. We never know what is in store for us the next day.
The climatic （） in Britain.

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Interest in dreams is as old as mankind himself. Mankind’s oldest book the Bible is full of them, with the first recorded dream occurring around 1900 B.C. The Greeks, Romans and Babylonians all put great hope in dreams, especially on the eve of battle. Today the interest in dreams and their interpretation is no less profound. 

Human beings have long been （） by dreams.

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Experts agree that health and safety requirements, developmentally appropriate activities, limited group size, adequate staff training in child development and early childhood education, warm staff-child interactions, adequate staff salaries, and adequate indoor and outdoor space are key components of quality child care. Child-care giver ratios, group sizes, and teacher qualifications are probably the most critical.
Agreement about what （） quality child care.

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I'm not opposed to punishment (except capital punishment). However, we cannot deal effectively with teen violence through the threat of the criminal justice system. The threat of punishment, no matter how harsh, cannot deter kids who face the threat of violence every day in their classrooms and their neighborhoods. As far as they are concerned, the criminal justice system can just take a number and wait its turn in line. Often these are juveniles who care little about the future, who don't expect to live past their 21st birthday. The prospect of a long-term prison sentence or even the death penalty will not dissuade them in the least. 

The （） of the threat of the criminal justice system. 

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Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket are popular places to visit, especially in the warmer months. Both are known for their sailing and sunsets and fun things to do. Marthas Vineyard is also known for its tall cliffs overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. The island is about 13 kilometers off the coast and is less than 260 square kilometers.

A(an) （） of martha's Vineyard and Nantucket. 

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Gay marriage is to become legal in England and Wales after the lower house of the British parliament approved the final changes to a law that had Prime Minister David Cameron's backing. Last month, the U.S. Supreme Court delivered a landmark victory for gay rights by forcing the federal government to recognize same-sex marriages.
Gay marriage gaining legal（）

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A dog will follow his master anywhere, but a cat keeps to the house it is used to. And even when the house changes hands, the cat will remain there, so long as it is kindly treated by the new owners. A cat does not seem to be capable of the personal devotion often shown by a dog. It thinks most of its own comfort and its love is only cupboard love.

（） between dogs and cats.

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Development aid has increased since 2002. Still, the report says severe poverty continues to worsen, in part because of H.I.V./AIDS. Environmental conditions also add to poverty. The report says climate change already affects many low-lying and island nations, and more problems are likely in the years to come.
Worse poverty situation despite （） development aid.

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All plants and animals that have been studied carefully seem to have built-in clocks. These biological clocks, as they are called, usually are not quite exact in measuring time. However, they work pretty well because they are "reset" each day, maybe when the sun comes up.

Biological clocks of plants and animals （） pretty well. 

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Interview is always used to select candidates. The argument against it is that through interview, employers do not choose the best candidate, but the one who gives them a good first impression. The argument in favor of it is that an employer pays more attention to the suitability of candidates’ personality for the particular work situation.

Opposite （） on interview. 

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Despite claims by Fonterra that none of its milk powder found in Sri Lanka with traces of the toxic chemical element made it into the Chinese market, Chinese consumers and experts are in uproar over the company's handling of its food safety problems.
Consumers losing （） in Fonterra.

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Now the criteria of a good student are changing. As society is developing, people have now come to realize that the traditional standard of good student is too limited. Today, in addition to being good at studies, a student is also encouraged to cultivate interests in many other things, such as sports, painting and music. 

A good student should have varied （） and abilities. 

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If many businesses are offering a product and there is plenty of it to satisfy the needs of all consumers, a producer will be forced to sell at a price not far above costs in order to keep from being stuck with a lot of unmarketable supplies. This is why, for example,the prices of fresh fruits and vegetables normally drop during the summer months when such produce is in abundance.

Prices drop when there is （）

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Living in the city, people can participate in the political and cultural activities and see the latest films. There are good schools for children to study in the city. And there are big department stores for residents to buy a great variety of goods produced in every part of the world.
It's good to （） in the city.

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Do you check your work emails when you're on holiday? Do you call your colleagues to ask what's happening in the office even on a day off? When you see no signal on your mobile phone in a busy shopping centre or no wifi in the hotel by the beach, will you get anxious?

Typical signs of a （）

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As leaders and professionals, we are called upon to be at our best all of the time. Not only do we need to maintain and improve personal performance, but we as project managers and program managers are frequently responsible for the performance of others. One challenge is how we manage many of our positive and negative feelings that inevitably come our way in the course of our professional endeavors.

Leaders and professionals should know how to （） their personal feelings.

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During television's first 20 years, deaf people missed most of the fun. They could not hear what was being said and had to guess. Deaf people who watched television liked sports and action shows but they were disappointed with other programs. If there was a lot of dialogue, even the most skilled lip-readers could only catch part of the talking.
Early shows on TV （） many deaf people.

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Einstein rebelled against rote learning, and that attitude helped make him the genius that he was. Likewise, our success as a nation will be determined not just by how well our schools teach the multiplication and periodic tables but by how well they promote imagination and creativity.
What should be （） in school?

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Tears have a more complex chemical composition than was imagined and they might act as one of the body's waste disposal system. Evidence from tear research may warrant a drastic change in our thinking about crying. Although there is such a thing as people weeping to excess, crying in response to various emotions is a natural physical process that we should not be ashamed of.
It is not a shame to let the tears （）

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Summer is the ideal time for one of the great outdoor activities, hiking. It is much more than just a great workout. You breathe in the fresh, clean air while the city life you have endured all week just fades away. When hiking in the deserts, you suddenly realize that life is precious and you will think deeply about your life. 

Hiking is a(an) （） activity.