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The word slice usually refers to:

Ice skating is:

Blind means:

Sociable means:

Finish the sentence: He played so long that he broke two stringson_________.

The word art gallery indicates a place where:

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence. Myfirst_________of my boss was that he seemed very busy.

Choose the correct word to finish the sentence. Offices, cars, housesand valuable belongings should be ____________.

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Finish the sentence: I dont know who to __________ for in the nextelection.

Finish the sentence: I went on a holiday with a __________ friend.

It is very dangerous to walk alone at night in some cities. The worddangerous means:

It is common to _______ waiters and taxi drivers 10%.

I love this song. It brings ____________ so many happy memories!

1. Choose the word that means extremely big.

1. The word plumber means:

The president was assassinated

His family were really _________________. They had a lot of money and bighouses all over the world.

Complete the sentence: He provided no ______________.

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Complete the sentence: He is the new ___________ in our company.

Complete the sentence: The _____________ has increased in the lasttwo years.

Complete the sentence: What is the ______________ of people whosmoke in your country?

Complete the sentence: Feeling exhausted I decided to_________________________.

Complete the sentence: I _________________________ here forages.

Complete the question: Have _______________________ for long?

Complete the sentence: If you ________ red and yellow, you ________orange.

Complete the question: Where ________ Bill born?

Complete the sentence: The colors in this portrait are wonderful. Didyou ________ it yourself?

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Choose the correct word to complete the sentence! She is __________persistent. She never gives up her idea.

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence! I get ________when I do the jogging.

Complete the sentence with the right word. In recent years Ohrid______________ one of the most beautiful towns on the Balkans.

Choose the correct answer! Good morning. Can I help you?

Choose the correct word to fill in the gap. To ______ up, many of thereasons I have mentioned are valid enough to support my views.

Complete the sentence: "The _____________ board has reached theirfinal decision."

Which sentence has a logical conclusion based on evidence?

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Complete the following sentence: The concert hall was ___________decorated for the upcoming Christmas season.

Complete the sentence: If Mary ______ now, she'll know we have beencheating on her.

Complete the sentenceexpressing suggestion: ______ we have a game of cards?

Complete the sentence expressing advice: I _____________ you togive up smoking.

Complete the sentence expressing apology: I am______________________.

The sentence I agree with you expresses ______________.

When you are not sure what the other person has said you say:

This is just a note to say.. is a way to _________________.

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I wish to apply for one of the positions... is a way to__________________.

When somebody says This is my new dress, the right response is:

What is the right response? Wasnt it Mozart who composed Swan Lake?

You have been waiting for your friend for too long. He finally shows upand you say _______________________________.

You have been at the concert and after it is over you express satisfactionby saying:

What is the right question when offering a drink?

Which sentence is used for giving an opinion?

Which tense is used correctly?

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People use sentences like: I am totally against your plan.

The sentence I am writing to inform you is used for:

Which sentence is used to describe a house?

When you want to hear other peoples opinion, you say:

Match the expressions! I know you are taking that test tomorrow. Allthe best!

You had dinner at a friend's house. You are very pleased with the mealand you say:

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You have said nasty words to your friend and you regret what you havesaid. You say:

Which of the following phrases is used to finish a formal letter?

In situations when you do not understand what somebody is saying, yousay:

You see a boy and a girl looking at each other with affection, youconclude:

Your friend has assisted you with a project. You are satisfied with thehelp and you say:

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Living Out Loud

Timothy Stevens has lived most of his life in a silent world. Until sixmonths ago, he had never heard his mothers voice, never listened tomusic and never heard the sound of birds singing or the laughter of hisplaymates.

Timothy was born deaf. His mother, Sandra, knew that something waswrong with her baby son, because he did not have the same reactions asother babies. If I didnt look into Tims eyes, he didnt seem to know Iwas there, she says.

When he was eight months old, Sandra took Timothy to the hospital andexplained why she was worried. The doctors carried out hearing testsand decided that Timothy must be a little backward.

However, Sandra knew that the problem was more serious than that.Sandra insisted that the hospital should send Timothy to a specialist formore tests. Unfortunately, it was a long time before a specialist wouldsee him. Finally, when he was almost two years old, Timothy and hismother went to a childrens hospital in Manchester where the staff hadplenty of experience in dealing with deaf children.

Where has Timothy lived most of his life?

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Living Out Loud

Timothy Stevens has lived most of his life in a silent world. Until sixmonths ago, he had never heard his mothers voice, never listened tomusic and never heard the sound of birds singing or the laughter of hisplaymates.

Timothy was born deaf. His mother, Sandra, knew that something waswrong with her baby son, because he did not have the same reactions asother babies. If I didnt look into Tims eyes, he didnt seem to know Iwas there, she says.

When he was eight months old, Sandra took Timothy to the hospital andexplained why she was worried. The doctors carried out hearing testsand decided that Timothy must be a little backward.

However, Sandra knew that the problem was more serious than that.Sandra insisted that the hospital should send Timothy to a specialist formore tests. Unfortunately, it was a long time before a specialist wouldsee him. Finally, when he was almost two years old, Timothy and hismother went to a childrens hospital in Manchester where the staff hadplenty of experience in dealing with deaf children.

Why didnt Timothy notice his mom's presence?

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Living Out Loud

Timothy Stevens has lived most of his life in a silent world. Until sixmonths ago, he had never heard his mothers voice, never listened tomusic and never heard the sound of birds singing or the laughter of hisplaymates.

Timothy was born deaf. His mother, Sandra, knew that something waswrong with her baby son, because he did not have the same reactions asother babies. If I didnt look into Tims eyes, he didnt seem to know Iwas there, she says.

When he was eight months old, Sandra took Timothy to the hospital andexplained why she was worried. The doctors carried out hearing testsand decided that Timothy must be a little backward.

However, Sandra knew that the problem was more serious than that.Sandra insisted that the hospital should send Timothy to a specialist formore tests. Unfortunately, it was a long time before a specialist wouldsee him. Finally, when he was almost two years old, Timothy and hismother went to a childrens hospital in Manchester where the staff hadplenty of experience in dealing with deaf children.

When did Timothy go to hospital in Manchester?

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Living Out Loud

Timothy Stevens has lived most of his life in a silent world. Until sixmonths ago, he had never heard his mothers voice, never listened tomusic and never heard the sound of birds singing or the laughter of hisplaymates.

Timothy was born deaf. His mother, Sandra, knew that something waswrong with her baby son, because he did not have the same reactions asother babies. If I didnt look into Tims eyes, he didnt seem to know Iwas there, she says.

When he was eight months old, Sandra took Timothy to the hospital andexplained why she was worried. The doctors carried out hearing testsand decided that Timothy must be a little backward.

However, Sandra knew that the problem was more serious than that.Sandra insisted that the hospital should send Timothy to a specialist formore tests. Unfortunately, it was a long time before a specialist wouldsee him. Finally, when he was almost two years old, Timothy and hismother went to a childrens hospital in Manchester where the staff hadplenty of experience in dealing with deaf children.

When did Sandra first take Timothy to hospital?

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Living Out Loud

Timothy Stevens has lived most of his life in a silent world. Until sixmonths ago, he had never heard his mothers voice, never listened tomusic and never heard the sound of birds singing or the laughter of hisplaymates.

Timothy was born deaf. His mother, Sandra, knew that something waswrong with her baby son, because he did not have the same reactions asother babies. If I didnt look into Tims eyes, he didnt seem to know Iwas there, she says.

When he was eight months old, Sandra took Timothy to the hospital andexplained why she was worried. The doctors carried out hearing testsand decided that Timothy must be a little backward.

However, Sandra knew that the problem was more serious than that.Sandra insisted that the hospital should send Timothy to a specialist formore tests. Unfortunately, it was a long time before a specialist wouldsee him. Finally, when he was almost two years old, Timothy and hismother went to a childrens hospital in Manchester where the staff hadplenty of experience in dealing with deaf children.

What was Timothys mothers name?

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An Embarrassing Experience

Have you ever been really embarrassed? Well, I have. It was last week, Iwas at an expensive restaurant, and I had just finished a delicious mealwith a new client. While my guest was in the foyer making an importantphone call, I decided to pay the bill. I reached into my pocket for mycredit card, but it wasnt there. Panicked, I took out my purse but itwasnt in there either. I emptied my pockets onto the table, but Icouldnt find my credit card anywhere. I didnt know what to do.

When my guest returned, I was checking my purse to see if I hadenough money to pay the bill in cash. Unfortunately, I didnt even haveenough for the taxi home. So, I went to the foyer to call my boss. Whenhe heard my problem, he laughed and told me to wait for a driver tobring me the company credit card.

A little while later a driver arrived at the restaurant and gave me thecard. Thank you, sir. Youve saved the day! I said gratefully as I wentto pay the bill.

Where was the author last week?

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An Embarrassing Experience

Have you ever been really embarrassed? Well, I have. It was last week, Iwas at an expensive restaurant, and I had just finished a delicious mealwith a new client. While my guest was in the foyer making an importantphone call, I decided to pay the bill. I reached into my pocket for mycredit card, but it wasnt there. Panicked, I took out my purse but itwasnt in there either. I emptied my pockets onto the table, but Icouldnt find my credit card anywhere. I didnt know what to do.

When my guest returned, I was checking my purse to see if I hadenough money to pay the bill in cash. Unfortunately, I didnt even haveenough for the taxi home. So, I went to the foyer to call my boss. Whenhe heard my problem, he laughed and told me to wait for a driver tobring me the company credit card.

A little while later a driver arrived at the restaurant and gave me thecard. Thank you, sir. Youve saved the day! I said gratefully as I wentto pay the bill.

What did the author forget?

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An Embarrassing Experience

Have you ever been really embarrassed? Well, I have. It was last week, Iwas at an expensive restaurant, and I had just finished a delicious mealwith a new client. While my guest was in the foyer making an importantphone call, I decided to pay the bill. I reached into my pocket for mycredit card, but it wasnt there. Panicked, I took out my purse but itwasnt in there either. I emptied my pockets onto the table, but Icouldnt find my credit card anywhere. I didnt know what to do.

When my guest returned, I was checking my purse to see if I hadenough money to pay the bill in cash. Unfortunately, I didnt even haveenough for the taxi home. So, I went to the foyer to call my boss. Whenhe heard my problem, he laughed and told me to wait for a driver tobring me the company credit card.

A little while later a driver arrived at the restaurant and gave me thecard. Thank you, sir. Youve saved the day! I said gratefully as I wentto pay the bill.

Did the author have enough money for the taxi?

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An Embarrassing Experience

Have you ever been really embarrassed? Well, I have. It was last week, Iwas at an expensive restaurant, and I had just finished a delicious mealwith a new client. While my guest was in the foyer making an importantphone call, I decided to pay the bill. I reached into my pocket for mycredit card, but it wasnt there. Panicked, I took out my purse but itwasnt in there either. I emptied my pockets onto the table, but Icouldnt find my credit card anywhere. I didnt know what to do.

When my guest returned, I was checking my purse to see if I hadenough money to pay the bill in cash. Unfortunately, I didnt even haveenough for the taxi home. So, I went to the foyer to call my boss. Whenhe heard my problem, he laughed and told me to wait for a driver tobring me the company credit card.

A little while later a driver arrived at the restaurant and gave me thecard. Thank you, sir. Youve saved the day! I said gratefully as I wentto pay the bill.

What did the driver present to the author?

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Christmas comes but once a year, they say. It seems more often thanthat, mind you, with Christmas decorations appearing in shops at least acouple months before the holiday season begins.

Theres a garden centre near where I lived as a child. It wasnt veryexciting particularly when youre eight years old and more interestedin more immediate thrills than watching a plant slowly grow and flowerover several months. The garden centre did have one thing going for it,however, and that was its Christmas displays.

Every year, half of this shop would be decked out with flashing fairylights, twinkling tinsel and singing Santa toys; Christmas songs filled theair as children looked on with awe and wonder.

The displays were eye-popping, and even adults loved them. Whatadults did not like, though, was just how early the decorations appearedfor sale in the shop. As early as August the first signs of the Christmasproducts would appear on the shelves and, by mid-September,enthusiastic children would be so excited as they thought Christmas wasonly a few days away. Exasperated parents desperately tried to explainthat Christmas Day was still several months away.

What special festive atmosphere is the author referring to?

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Christmas comes but once a year, they say. It seems more often thanthat, mind you, with Christmas decorations appearing in shops at least acouple months before the holiday season begins.

Theres a garden centre near where I lived as a child. It wasnt veryexciting particularly when youre eight years old and more interestedin more immediate thrills than watching a plant slowly grow and flowerover several months. The garden centre did have one thing going for it,however, and that was its Christmas displays.

Every year, half of this shop would be decked out with flashing fairylights, twinkling tinsel and singing Santa toys; Christmas songs filled theair as children looked on with awe and wonder.

The displays were eye-popping, and even adults loved them. Whatadults did not like, though, was just how early the decorations appearedfor sale in the shop. As early as August the first signs of the Christmasproducts would appear on the shelves and, by mid-September,enthusiastic children would be so excited as they thought Christmas wasonly a few days away. Exasperated parents desperately tried to explainthat Christmas Day was still several months away.

Where did the author live?

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Christmas comes but once a year, they say. It seems more often thanthat, mind you, with Christmas decorations appearing in shops at least acouple months before the holiday season begins.

Theres a garden centre near where I lived as a child. It wasnt veryexciting particularly when youre eight years old and more interestedin more immediate thrills than watching a plant slowly grow and flowerover several months. The garden centre did have one thing going for it,however, and that was its Christmas displays.

Every year, half of this shop would be decked out with flashing fairylights, twinkling tinsel and singing Santa toys; Christmas songs filled theair as children looked on with awe and wonder.

The displays were eye-popping, and even adults loved them. Whatadults did not like, though, was just how early the decorations appearedfor sale in the shop. As early as August the first signs of the Christmasproducts would appear on the shelves and, by mid-September,enthusiastic children would be so excited as they thought Christmas wasonly a few days away. Exasperated parents desperately tried to explainthat Christmas Day was still several months away.

The word thrills in the text means:

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Christmas comes but once a year, they say. It seems more often thanthat, mind you, with Christmas decorations appearing in shops at least acouple months before the holiday season begins.

Theres a garden centre near where I lived as a child. It wasnt veryexciting particularly when youre eight years old and more interestedin more immediate thrills than watching a plant slowly grow and flowerover several months. The garden centre did have one thing going for it,however, and that was its Christmas displays.

Every year, half of this shop would be decked out with flashing fairylights, twinkling tinsel and singing Santa toys; Christmas songs filled theair as children looked on with awe and wonder.

The displays were eye-popping, and even adults loved them. Whatadults did not like, though, was just how early the decorations appearedfor sale in the shop. As early as August the first signs of the Christmasproducts would appear on the shelves and, by mid-September,enthusiastic children would be so excited as they thought Christmas wasonly a few days away. Exasperated parents desperately tried to explainthat Christmas Day was still several months away.

What filled the air?

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Christmas comes but once a year, they say. It seems more often thanthat, mind you, with Christmas decorations appearing in shops at least acouple months before the holiday season begins.

Theres a garden centre near where I lived as a child. It wasnt veryexciting particularly when youre eight years old and more interestedin more immediate thrills than watching a plant slowly grow and flowerover several months. The garden centre did have one thing going for it,however, and that was its Christmas displays.

Every year, half of this shop would be decked out with flashing fairylights, twinkling tinsel and singing Santa toys; Christmas songs filled theair as children looked on with awe and wonder.

The displays were eye-popping, and even adults loved them. Whatadults did not like, though, was just how early the decorations appearedfor sale in the shop. As early as August the first signs of the Christmasproducts would appear on the shelves and, by mid-September,enthusiastic children would be so excited as they thought Christmas wasonly a few days away. Exasperated parents desperately tried to explainthat Christmas Day was still several months away.

What didnt the adults like?

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Christmas comes but once a year, they say. It seems more often thanthat, mind you, with Christmas decorations appearing in shops at least acouple months before the holiday season begins.

Theres a garden centre near where I lived as a child. It wasnt veryexciting particularly when youre eight years old and more interestedin more immediate thrills than watching a plant slowly grow and flowerover several months. The garden centre did have one thing going for it,however, and that was its Christmas displays.

Every year, half of this shop would be decked out with flashing fairylights, twinkling tinsel and singing Santa toys; Christmas songs filled theair as children looked on with awe and wonder.

The displays were eye-popping, and even adults loved them. Whatadults did not like, though, was just how early the decorations appearedfor sale in the shop. As early as August the first signs of the Christmasproducts would appear on the shelves and, by mid-September,enthusiastic children would be so excited as they thought Christmas wasonly a few days away. Exasperated parents desperately tried to explainthat Christmas Day was still several months away.

What does the word exasperated in the text mean?

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The last 20 years have seen a huge increase in the Chinese economy,thanks partly to Christmas trees. The tradition of Christmas trees isbelieved to have begun in Germany around the 18th century, but it wasQueen Victoria who made them fashionable in Britain when she waspictured standing next to one with her family in 1846.

This factory in Suzhou makes sheng dan shu, as they call them, in allsorts of sizes. And this is how they produce a two-metre-high version.

The branches start out as flat strips of polyvinyl chloride, or PVC to youand me. The reels are unravelled and as they pass through rollerstheyre bonded and stuck together.

Then a circular blade slices through the PVC, shredding it and makingthe needles. The shredded PVC is twisted around a metal wire and thenpulled through a small coil. This separates the needles and makes themnice and bushy.

These machines produce branches measuring around six metres long. Atree with branches this big isnt very practical, so theyre cut to size byhand. Theyre cut this way because a mechanical cutting machine wouldflatten the needles back down.

A bunch of branches are then sewn together using a polypropylenetwine, and the sharp edges are bent over to stop little children hurtingthemselves as they hang their baubles from the tree.

Now all thats left to do is attach the branches to the metal trunks of thetree and it becomes one of the one million sheng dan shu that are madehere at this factory in China. Happy Christmas!

What country did the tradition of having Christmas trees come from?

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The last 20 years have seen a huge increase in the Chinese economy,thanks partly to Christmas trees. The tradition of Christmas trees isbelieved to have begun in Germany around the 18th century, but it wasQueen Victoria who made them fashionable in Britain when she waspictured standing next to one with her family in 1846.

This factory in Suzhou makes sheng dan shu, as they call them, in allsorts of sizes. And this is how they produce a two-metre-high version.

The branches start out as flat strips of polyvinyl chloride, or PVC to youand me. The reels are unravelled and as they pass through rollerstheyre bonded and stuck together.

Then a circular blade slices through the PVC, shredding it and makingthe needles. The shredded PVC is twisted around a metal wire and thenpulled through a small coil. This separates the needles and makes themnice and bushy.

These machines produce branches measuring around six metres long. Atree with branches this big isnt very practical, so theyre cut to size byhand. Theyre cut this way because a mechanical cutting machine wouldflatten the needles back down.

A bunch of branches are then sewn together using a polypropylenetwine, and the sharp edges are bent over to stop little children hurtingthemselves as they hang their baubles from the tree.

Now all thats left to do is attach the branches to the metal trunks of thetree and it becomes one of the one million sheng dan shu that are madehere at this factory in China. Happy Christmas!

Who made Christmas trees popular in Britain?

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The last 20 years have seen a huge increase in the Chinese economy,thanks partly to Christmas trees. The tradition of Christmas trees isbelieved to have begun in Germany around the 18th century, but it wasQueen Victoria who made them fashionable in Britain when she waspictured standing next to one with her family in 1846.

This factory in Suzhou makes sheng dan shu, as they call them, in allsorts of sizes. And this is how they produce a two-metre-high version.

The branches start out as flat strips of polyvinyl chloride, or PVC to youand me. The reels are unravelled and as they pass through rollerstheyre bonded and stuck together.

Then a circular blade slices through the PVC, shredding it and makingthe needles. The shredded PVC is twisted around a metal wire and thenpulled through a small coil. This separates the needles and makes themnice and bushy.

These machines produce branches measuring around six metres long. Atree with branches this big isnt very practical, so theyre cut to size byhand. Theyre cut this way because a mechanical cutting machine wouldflatten the needles back down.

A bunch of branches are then sewn together using a polypropylenetwine, and the sharp edges are bent over to stop little children hurtingthemselves as they hang their baubles from the tree.

Now all thats left to do is attach the branches to the metal trunks of thetree and it becomes one of the one million sheng dan shu that are madehere at this factory in China. Happy Christmas!

In Chinese, what does sheng dan shu mean?

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The last 20 years have seen a huge increase in the Chinese economy,thanks partly to Christmas trees. The tradition of Christmas trees isbelieved to have begun in Germany around the 18th century, but it wasQueen Victoria who made them fashionable in Britain when she waspictured standing next to one with her family in 1846.

This factory in Suzhou makes sheng dan shu, as they call them, in allsorts of sizes. And this is how they produce a two-metre-high version.

The branches start out as flat strips of polyvinyl chloride, or PVC to youand me. The reels are unravelled and as they pass through rollerstheyre bonded and stuck together.

Then a circular blade slices through the PVC, shredding it and makingthe needles. The shredded PVC is twisted around a metal wire and thenpulled through a small coil. This separates the needles and makes themnice and bushy.

These machines produce branches measuring around six metres long. Atree with branches this big isnt very practical, so theyre cut to size byhand. Theyre cut this way because a mechanical cutting machine wouldflatten the needles back down.

A bunch of branches are then sewn together using a polypropylenetwine, and the sharp edges are bent over to stop little children hurtingthemselves as they hang their baubles from the tree.

Now all thats left to do is attach the branches to the metal trunks of thetree and it becomes one of the one million sheng dan shu that are madehere at this factory in China. Happy Christmas

What are the Christmas trees made of?

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The last 20 years have seen a huge increase in the Chinese economy,thanks partly to Christmas trees. The tradition of Christmas trees isbelieved to have begun in Germany around the 18th century, but it wasQueen Victoria who made them fashionable in Britain when she waspictured standing next to one with her family in 1846.

This factory in Suzhou makes sheng dan shu, as they call them, in allsorts of sizes. And this is how they produce a two-metre-high version.

The branches start out as flat strips of polyvinyl chloride, or PVC to youand me. The reels are unravelled and as they pass through rollerstheyre bonded and stuck together.

Then a circular blade slices through the PVC, shredding it and makingthe needles. The shredded PVC is twisted around a metal wire and thenpulled through a small coil. This separates the needles and makes themnice and bushy.

These machines produce branches measuring around six metres long. Atree with branches this big isnt very practical, so theyre cut to size byhand. Theyre cut this way because a mechanical cutting machine wouldflatten the needles back down.

A bunch of branches are then sewn together using a polypropylenetwine, and the sharp edges are bent over to stop little children hurtingthemselves as they hang their baubles from the tree.

Now all thats left to do is attach the branches to the metal trunks of thetree and it becomes one of the one million sheng dan shu that are madehere at this factory in China. Happy Christmas!

. Why are the branches pulled through a small coil?

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The last 20 years have seen a huge increase in the Chinese economy,thanks partly to Christmas trees. The tradition of Christmas trees isbelieved to have begun in Germany around the 18th century, but it wasQueen Victoria who made them fashionable in Britain when she waspictured standing next to one with her family in 1846.

This factory in Suzhou makes sheng dan shu, as they call them, in allsorts of sizes. And this is how they produce a two-metre-high version.

The branches start out as flat strips of polyvinyl chloride, or PVC to youand me. The reels are unravelled and as they pass through rollerstheyre bonded and stuck together.

Then a circular blade slices through the PVC, shredding it and makingthe needles. The shredded PVC is twisted around a metal wire and thenpulled through a small coil. This separates the needles and makes themnice and bushy.

These machines produce branches measuring around six metres long. Atree with branches this big isnt very practical, so theyre cut to size byhand. Theyre cut this way because a mechanical cutting machine wouldflatten the needles back down.

A bunch of branches are then sewn together using a polypropylenetwine, and the sharp edges are bent over to stop little children hurtingthemselves as they hang their baubles from the tree.

Now all thats left to do is attach the branches to the metal trunks of thetree and it becomes one of the one million sheng dan shu that are madehere at this factory in China. Happy Christmas!

How long are the branches?

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The last 20 years have seen a huge increase in the Chinese economy,thanks partly to Christmas trees. The tradition of Christmas trees isbelieved to have begun in Germany around the 18th century, but it wasQueen Victoria who made them fashionable in Britain when she waspictured standing next to one with her family in 1846.

This factory in Suzhou makes sheng dan shu, as they call them, in allsorts of sizes. And this is how they produce a two-metre-high version.

The branches start out as flat strips of polyvinyl chloride, or PVC to youand me. The reels are unravelled and as they pass through rollerstheyre bonded and stuck together.

Then a circular blade slices through the PVC, shredding it and makingthe needles. The shredded PVC is twisted around a metal wire and thenpulled through a small coil. This separates the needles and makes themnice and bushy.

These machines produce branches measuring around six metres long. Atree with branches this big isnt very practical, so theyre cut to size byhand. Theyre cut this way because a mechanical cutting machine wouldflatten the needles back down.

A bunch of branches are then sewn together using a polypropylenetwine, and the sharp edges are bent over to stop little children hurtingthemselves as they hang their baubles from the tree.

Now all thats left to do is attach the branches to the metal trunks of thetree and it becomes one of the one million sheng dan shu that are madehere at this factory in China. Happy Christmas!

How many Christmas trees are made here in China?

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The last 20 years have seen a huge increase in the Chinese economy,thanks partly to Christmas trees. The tradition of Christmas trees isbelieved to have begun in Germany around the 18th century, but it wasQueen Victoria who made them fashionable in Britain when she waspictured standing next to one with her family in 1846.

This factory in Suzhou makes sheng dan shu, as they call them, in allsorts of sizes. And this is how they produce a two-metre-high version.

The branches start out as flat strips of polyvinyl chloride, or PVC to youand me. The reels are unravelled and as they pass through rollerstheyre bonded and stuck together.

Then a circular blade slices through the PVC, shredding it and makingthe needles. The shredded PVC is twisted around a metal wire and thenpulled through a small coil. This separates the needles and makes themnice and bushy.

These machines produce branches measuring around six metres long. Atree with branches this big isnt very practical, so theyre cut to size byhand. Theyre cut this way because a mechanical cutting machine wouldflatten the needles back down.

A bunch of branches are then sewn together using a polypropylenetwine, and the sharp edges are bent over to stop little children hurtingthemselves as they hang their baubles from the tree.

Now all thats left to do is attach the branches to the metal trunks of thetree and it becomes one of the one million sheng dan shu that are madehere at this factory in China. Happy Christmas!

Why are the branches cut by hand?

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Complete the sentence: My friend John plays tennis very _____.

Fill in the blank with an appropriate word: Mike is very kind and_________ towards his guests.

Fill in the blank with an appropriate word: I didnt read the wholebook. I only read a ________.

Complete the sentence: If you ask me, I _________ you to finishschool first.

When you wantto express your opinion, you say:

When you disagree with someone, you say:

Your friend says something you disagree with. You say:

What is the right response to the question: She will call, wontshe?

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Complete the sentence: He is always ____________ stories!

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Shower curtain is an object used in:

Crash helmet is something you put:

What is the right word for the writer of drama?

He played so long that he broke two strings on:

Contaminated means:

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Remarkable means:

Delay at the airport means:

Finish the sentence: Julie is not a very _____________ person. Shewore high-heeled shoes for our five-mile walk.

In the sentence: Anna is so childish. Shes always having tempertantrums, the word childish means that:

The word art gallery indicates a place where:

Complete the sentence with the correct word: Tim is __________ withsoap operas. He spends hours watching TV.

To count on somebody means:

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Fill in the gap: The_______ of living goes up and up. Itll never godown.

Finish the sentence: Their relationship didnt last.They____________.

Complete the sentence: John decided not to get up and ____________the door without saying a word.

Complete the sentence. What are you doing? Are you out ofyour______?

Complete the sentence: "Young people like reading_____________magazines."

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Complete the sentence: "Their ____________ is not well protected andis often hacked."

To get along with somebody means:

Complete the sentence with the correct word. Passwords say somethingabout our ________________.

Complete the sentence with the correct word: The scientists are verysatisfied with the last medicine that shows a significant ___________ inthe fight against cancer.

Complete the sentence: They went to _______ seaside.

Complete the sentence: She couldnt remember _______________ shelost her key.

Which sentence shows a comparison of an adverb?

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Complete the sentence with the correct words! They sell _________ inthe pet shop.

My colleague is always leaving the office door unlocked. It means thatthe action:

Complete the sentence: Sue arrived on time,______________________________.

Complete the sentence: Our house ______________ in the 19thcentury.

Complete the sentence: I've been interested in crime movies____________________.

Complete the sentence: Once Id told him the truth, I________________________.

Complete the sentence: I was watching TV ____________________.

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Complete the sentence: Alcohol is allowed only for those who are_______________________.

Complete the sentence: He ______________________ of the officewhile the manager is away.

Complete the sentence: Can you see the man dressed in a suit___________________ in the corner?

Which is the correct word order in this sentence?

Complete the sentence: They ____________ arrived home by now.

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Complete the sentence: If I hadnt seen it with my own eyes, I________________________________.

Complete the sentence: This time next summer______________________________.

Complete the sentence: The radio is too loud. Please______________________.

Complete the sentence: This is the film______________________________.

Complete the sentence: Youll ___________ go to the dentist becauseyour tooth has a crack.

Complete the sentence: What I love about this region is______________________________.

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Which is the correct negative form of the sentence? Jennifer had towalk twenty kilometres after the accident.

Complete the sentence: Children are constantly_______________________ about the universe and life in general .

Complete the sentenceexpressing habit: She _____________ to the park every Saturday.

Complete the sentence: I wish I _________ English fluently, but Idont.

Complete the sentence expressing apology: I am______________________.

Complete the sentenceexpressing habit: She _____________ to the park every Saturday.

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Complete the sentence criticizing your friend for having forgotten afriends birthday: You _________________________ his birthday.

Complete the sentence to express contradicting situation:___________________ feeling ill, she went to school.

Complete the sentence to express intention: He went to Germany________________ to learn the language.

Complete the sentence: A man is sitting on a bench, reading anewspaper and ________________ a sandwich.

What is the right response? The radiator isnt working.

What would you say to this statement? I am desperate for a drink.

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Which of the sentences is a correct one?

What is the right response? Hows your mother?

What is the right response? They arent in a hurry. So please______________________.

What is the right response? I like the latest fashion for spring.

Complete the sentence: The boy ________ moved in next door is fromanother country.

Complete the sentence: If you've finished your work,________________________.

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Complete the sentenceexpressing habit: She _____________ to the park every Saturday.

Complete the sentence expressing apology: I am______________________.

Complete the sentenceexpressing habit: They _____________ stay up all night when they hadno job.

Complete the sentence: I wish I _________ run faster, but I dont.

Complete the sentence expressing apology: We are______________________.

Complete the sentence criticizing your friend for having forgotten afriends birthday: You _________________________ his birthday.

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How would you give permission to: "Can I go home early tonight,please?"

Complete the sentence: A man is sitting on a bench, reading anewspaper and ________________ a sandwich.

What is the right response? My computer isnt working.

What would you say to this statement? I am desperate for a drink.

What is the right response? What a fantastic time we had last night!

What is the right response? Hows your friend Alice?

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What is the right response? They arent in a hurry. So please______________________.

What is the right response? My computer crashed.

What is the right response to express dislike? I like the latest fashionfor spring.

What does the sign Pickpockets about. Watch out! mean?

What is the right response? They arent in a hurry. So please______________________.

What is the right response? I am fed up with the buses in this city. Theynever leave ______________.

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When you cant sleep, two things can be guaranteed to upset you. Thefirst is being told to calm down. And the second is telling yourself that ifyou dont go to sleep at once, you are going to feel dreadful in themorning. But at 3 a.m. what are the options? Get up and walk around,say the experts. Read a book, listen to music, drink some milk. Onlywhen you are sleepy should you go back to bed, and if you still cantdrop off, then get up again, as many times as you need to. And if thislying awake is getting to be a habit, then decide the next day on a planof action.

The most common advice is to get into a routine. Going to bed andgetting up at the same time help the body establish a pattern (bodieslike patterns), and keeping a record of your routine and noting downwhat it is that wakes you up and when, might help further. Windingdown and preparing for bedtime are also strongly advised, Stick tocalming activities such as warm baths, and avoid vigorous exercise,exciting books, tense films and heated arguments. If you like a darkroom, make sure it is dark. Get the temperature right and the bedcomfortable and switch off your phone.

What does the word upset in the text mean?

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When you cant sleep, two things can be guaranteed to upset you. Thefirst is being told to calm down. And the second is telling yourself that ifyou dont go to sleep at once, you are going to feel dreadful in themorning. But at 3 a.m. what are the options? Get up and walk around,say the experts. Read a book, listen to music, drink some milk. Onlywhen you are sleepy should you go back to bed, and if you still cantdrop off, then get up again, as many times as you need to. And if thislying awake is getting to be a habit, then decide the next day on a planof action.

The most common advice is to get into a routine. Going to bed andgetting up at the same time help the body establish a pattern (bodieslike patterns), and keeping a record of your routine and noting downwhat it is that wakes you up and when, might help further. Windingdown and preparing for bedtime are also strongly advised, Stick tocalming activities such as warm baths, and avoid vigorous exercise,exciting books, tense films and heated arguments. If you like a darkroom, make sure it is dark. Get the temperature right and the bedcomfortable and switch off your phone.

According to the text, when you cant sleep, experts recommend:

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When you cant sleep, two things can be guaranteed to upset you. Thefirst is being told to calm down. And the second is telling yourself that ifyou dont go to sleep at once, you are going to feel dreadful in themorning. But at 3 a.m. what are the options? Get up and walk around,say the experts. Read a book, listen to music, drink some milk. Onlywhen you are sleepy should you go back to bed, and if you still cantdrop off, then get up again, as many times as you need to. And if thislying awake is getting to be a habit, then decide the next day on a planof action.

The most common advice is to get into a routine. Going to bed andgetting up at the same time help the body establish a pattern (bodieslike patterns), and keeping a record of your routine and noting downwhat it is that wakes you up and when, might help further. Windingdown and preparing for bedtime are also strongly advised, Stick tocalming activities such as warm baths, and avoid vigorous exercise,exciting books, tense films and heated arguments. If you like a darkroom, make sure it is dark. Get the temperature right and the bedcomfortable and switch off your phone.

How will one feel in the morning if they dont go to sleep at once?

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When you cant sleep, two things can be guaranteed to upset you. Thefirst is being told to calm down. And the second is telling yourself that ifyou dont go to sleep at once, you are going to feel dreadful in themorning. But at 3 a.m. what are the options? Get up and walk around,say the experts. Read a book, listen to music, drink some milk. Onlywhen you are sleepy should you go back to bed, and if you still cantdrop off, then get up again, as many times as you need to. And if thislying awake is getting to be a habit, then decide the next day on a planof action.

The most common advice is to get into a routine. Going to bed andgetting up at the same time help the body establish a pattern (bodieslike patterns), and keeping a record of your routine and noting downwhat it is that wakes you up and when, might help further. Windingdown and preparing for bedtime are also strongly advised, Stick tocalming activities such as warm baths, and avoid vigorous exercise,exciting books, tense films and heated arguments. If you like a darkroom, make sure it is dark. Get the temperature right and the bedcomfortable and switch off your phone.When should one decide on a plan of action?

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When you cant sleep, two things can be guaranteed to upset you. Thefirst is being told to calm down. And the second is telling yourself that ifyou dont go to sleep at once, you are going to feel dreadful in themorning. But at 3 a.m. what are the options? Get up and walk around,say the experts. Read a book, listen to music, drink some milk. Onlywhen you are sleepy should you go back to bed, and if you still cantdrop off, then get up again, as many times as you need to. And if thislying awake is getting to be a habit, then decide the next day on a planof action.

The most common advice is to get into a routine. Going to bed andgetting up at the same time help the body establish a pattern (bodieslike patterns), and keeping a record of your routine and noting downwhat it is that wakes you up and when, might help further. Windingdown and preparing for bedtime are also strongly advised, Stick tocalming activities such as warm baths, and avoid vigorous exercise,exciting books, tense films and heated arguments. If you like a darkroom, make sure it is dark. Get the temperature right and the bedcomfortable and switch off your phone.According to the text, what are the calming activities?

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When I was younger, my father gave me some advice:

Whenever you feel like criticizing or judging anyone, he said justremember that all the people in this world havent had the advantagesthat youve had.

So I dont usually criticize and as a result, people often confide in meand tell me their secrets.

When I came back from New York, however, I had heard enough. Iwanted no more private trips into the human heart. I had reached apoint where I didnt care.

Except about Gatsby. I scorn everything he represented, but there wassomething glorious about the man himself. He was so alive to thepromises of life so open and so romantic. He had an extraordinary giftfor hope, an idealistic readiness such as I have never found in any otherperson. And which I am not likely to find ever again. Yes, Gatsby was allright in the end. It was the rotten society that fed on him and his dreamsthat destroyed, for a while, my interest in peoples little joys andsorrows.Who gave advice to the author?

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When I was younger, my father gave me some advice:

Whenever you feel like criticizing or judging anyone, he said justremember that all the people in this world havent had the advantagesthat youve had.

So I dont usually criticize and as a result, people often confide in meand tell me their secrets.

When I came back from New York, however, I had heard enough. Iwanted no more private trips into the human heart. I had reached apoint where I didnt care.

Except about Gatsby. I scorn everything he represented, but there wassomething glorious about the man himself. He was so alive to thepromises of life so open and so romantic. He had an extraordinary giftfor hope, an idealistic readiness such as I have never found in any otherperson. And which I am not likely to find ever again. Yes, Gatsby was allright in the end. It was the rotten society that fed on him and his dreamsthat destroyed, for a while, my interest in peoples little joys andsorrows.The word confide in the text means:

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When I was younger, my father gave me some advice:

Whenever you feel like criticizing or judging anyone, he said justremember that all the people in this world havent had the advantagesthat youve had.

So I dont usually criticize and as a result, people often confide in meand tell me their secrets.

When I came back from New York, however, I had heard enough. Iwanted no more private trips into the human heart. I had reached apoint where I didnt care.

Except about Gatsby. I scorn everything he represented, but there wassomething glorious about the man himself. He was so alive to thepromises of life so open and so romantic. He had an extraordinary giftfor hope, an idealistic readiness such as I have never found in any otherperson. And which I am not likely to find ever again. Yes, Gatsby was allright in the end. It was the rotten society that fed on him and his dreamsthat destroyed, for a while, my interest in peoples little joys andsorrows.According to the text, all the people in this world __________________.

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When I came back from New York, however, I had heard enough. Iwanted no more private trips into the human heart. I had reached apoint where I didnt care.

Except about Gatsby. I scorn everything he represented, but there wassomething glorious about the man himself. He was so alive to thepromises of life so open and so romantic. He had an extraordinary giftfor hope, an idealistic readiness such as I have never found in any otherperson. And which I am not likely to find ever again. Yes, Gatsby was allright in the end. It was the rotten society that fed on him and his dreamsthat destroyed, for a while, my interest in peoples little joys andsorrows.According to the text, what do people tell the author?

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When I was younger, my father gave me some advice:

Whenever you feel like criticizing or judging anyone, he said justremember that all the people in this world havent had the advantagesthat youve had.

So I dont usually criticize and as a result, people often confide in meand tell me their secrets.

When I came back from New York, however, I had heard enough. Iwanted no more private trips into the human heart. I had reached apoint where I didnt care.

Except about Gatsby. I scorn everything he represented, but there wassomething glorious about the man himself. He was so alive to thepromises of life so open and so romantic. He had an extraordinary giftfor hope, an idealistic readiness such as I have never found in any otherperson. And which I am not likely to find ever again. Yes, Gatsby was allright in the end. It was the rotten society that fed on him and his dreamsthat destroyed, for a while, my interest in peoples little joys andsorrows.What did Gatsby have?

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Next time youre in a public place, take a look around you, and count how manypeople are using their phones. I can tell you now that it is probably more thanhalf, whether youre on public transport, in a caf or simply walking down thestreet.Im not saying that I am not an example of this, but it always amazes me howpeople can spend so much time on their phones without actually talking toanyone in particular. With the constant upgrade of technology we can now dopractically anything on a device which can fit in the palm of our hands. But has itgone too far? Do we spend too much time on our mobiles and not enough timetalking to people in real life? For example, I recently visited London andtravelled on the tube while I was there. Apart from the people asleep, almosteverybody else was on their phones, and because of the nature of the tube, it isdifficult not to see exactly what they are all doing. Of course, being undergroundit is difficult to get any signal, which rules out texting or using the internet, butthere is still plenty you can use your phones for. People were playing games,reading articles and listening to music, and I am sure that as soon as theyemerged from the train station they would start texting or calling or checkingtheir emails. There is a constant connection to everyone in the world, as long asyou have a mobile phone in your hand.According to the text, where arepeople using mobile phones?

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Next time youre in a public place, take a look around you, and count how manypeople are using their phones. I can tell you now that it is probably more thanhalf, whether youre on public transport, in a caf or simply walking down thestreet.Im not saying that I am not an example of this, but it always amazes me howpeople can spend so much time on their phones without actually talking toanyone in particular. With the constant upgrade of technology we can now dopractically anything on a device which can fit in the palm of our hands. But has itgone too far? Do we spend too much time on our mobiles and not enough timetalking to people in real life? For example, I recently visited London andtravelled on the tube while I was there. Apart from the people asleep, almosteverybody else was on their phones, and because of the nature of the tube, it isdifficult not to see exactly what they are all doing. Of course, being undergroundit is difficult to get any signal, which rules out texting or using the internet, butthere is still plenty you can use your phones for. People were playing games,reading articles and listening to music, and I am sure that as soon as theyemerged from the train station they would start texting or calling or checkingtheir emails. There is a constant connection to everyone in the world, as long asyou have a mobile phone in your hand.How many people are using mobilephones in a public place?

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Next time youre in a public place, take a look around you, and count how manypeople are using their phones. I can tell you now that it is probably more thanhalf, whether youre on public transport, in a caf or simply walking down thestreet.Im not saying that I am not an example of this, but it always amazes me howpeople can spend so much time on their phones without actually talking toanyone in particular. With the constant upgrade of technology we can now dopractically anything on a device which can fit in the palm of our hands. But has itgone too far? Do we spend too much time on our mobiles and not enough timetalking to people in real life? For example, I recently visited London andtravelled on the tube while I was there. Apart from the people asleep, almosteverybody else was on their phones, and because of the nature of the tube, it isdifficult not to see exactly what they are all doing. Of course, being undergroundit is difficult to get any signal, which rules out texting or using the internet, butthere is still plenty you can use your phones for. People were playing games,reading articles and listening to music, and I am sure that as soon as theyemerged from the train station they would start texting or calling or checkingtheir emails. There is a constant connection to everyone in the world, as long asyou have a mobile phone in your hand.The word device in the text refersto:

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Next time youre in a public place, take a look around you, and count how manypeople are using their phones. I can tell you now that it is probably more thanhalf, whether youre on public transport, in a caf or simply walking down thestreet.Im not saying that I am not an example of this, but it always amazes me howpeople can spend so much time on their phones without actually talking toanyone in particular. With the constant upgrade of technology we can now dopractically anything on a device which can fit in the palm of our hands. But has itgone too far? Do we spend too much time on our mobiles and not enough timetalking to people in real life? For example, I recently visited London andtravelled on the tube while I was there. Apart from the people asleep, almosteverybody else was on their phones, and because of the nature of the tube, it isdifficult not to see exactly what they are all doing. Of course, being undergroundit is difficult to get any signal, which rules out texting or using the internet, butthere is still plenty you can use your phones for. People were playing games,reading articles and listening to music, and I am sure that as soon as theyemerged from the train station they would start texting or calling or checkingtheir emails. There is a constant connection to everyone in the world, as long asyou have a mobile phone in your hand.What does talking to people in reallife mean?

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Next time youre in a public place, take a look around you, and count how manypeople are using their phones. I can tell you now that it is probably more thanhalf, whether youre on public transport, in a caf or simply walking down thestreet.Im not saying that I am not an example of this, but it always amazes me howpeople can spend so much time on their phones without actually talking toanyone in particular. With the constant upgrade of technology we can now dopractically anything on a device which can fit in the palm of our hands. But has itgone too far? Do we spend too much time on our mobiles and not enough timetalking to people in real life? For example, I recently visited London andtravelled on the tube while I was there. Apart from the people asleep, almosteverybody else was on their phones, and because of the nature of the tube, it isdifficult not to see exactly what they are all doing. Of course, being undergroundit is difficult to get any signal, which rules out texting or using the internet, butthere is still plenty you can use your phones for. People were playing games,reading articles and listening to music, and I am sure that as soon as theyemerged from the train station they would start texting or calling or checkingtheir emails. There is a constant connection to everyone in the world, as long asyou have a mobile phone in your hand.What did the author visit?

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Next time youre in a public place, take a look around you, and count how manypeople are using their phones. I can tell you now that it is probably more thanhalf, whether youre on public transport, in a caf or simply walking down thestreet.Im not saying that I am not an example of this, but it always amazes me howpeople can spend so much time on their phones without actually talking toanyone in particular. With the constant upgrade of technology we can now dopractically anything on a device which can fit in the palm of our hands. But has itgone too far? Do we spend too much time on our mobiles and not enough timetalking to people in real life? For example, I recently visited London andtravelled on the tube while I was there. Apart from the people asleep, almosteverybody else was on their phones, and because of the nature of the tube, it isdifficult not to see exactly what they are all doing. Of course, being undergroundit is difficult to get any signal, which rules out texting or using the internet, butthere is still plenty you can use your phones for. People were playing games,reading articles and listening to music, and I am sure that as soon as theyemerged from the train station they would start texting or calling or checkingtheir emails. There is a constant connection to everyone in the world, as long asyou have a mobile phone in your hand.How did the author travel?

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Next time youre in a public place, take a look around you, and count how manypeople are using their phones. I can tell you now that it is probably more thanhalf, whether youre on public transport, in a caf or simply walking down thestreet.Im not saying that I am not an example of this, but it always amazes me howpeople can spend so much time on their phones without actually talking toanyone in particular. With the constant upgrade of technology we can now dopractically anything on a device which can fit in the palm of our hands. But has itgone too far? Do we spend too much time on our mobiles and not enough timetalking to people in real life? For example, I recently visited London andtravelled on the tube while I was there. Apart from the people asleep, almosteverybody else was on their phones, and because of the nature of the tube, it isdifficult not to see exactly what they are all doing. Of course, being undergroundit is difficult to get any signal, which rules out texting or using the internet, butthere is still plenty you can use your phones for. People were playing games,reading articles and listening to music, and I am sure that as soon as theyemerged from the train station they would start texting or calling or checkingtheir emails. There is a constant connection to everyone in the world, as long asyou have a mobile phone in your hand.When do people start texting andchecking their emails?

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Next time youre in a public place, take a look around you, and count how manypeople are using their phones. I can tell you now that it is probably more thanhalf, whether youre on public transport, in a caf or simply walking down thestreet.Im not saying that I am not an example of this, but it always amazes me howpeople can spend so much time on their phones without actually talking toanyone in particular. With the constant upgrade of technology we can now dopractically anything on a device which can fit in the palm of our hands. But has itgone too far? Do we spend too much time on our mobiles and not enough timetalking to people in real life? For example, I recently visited London andtravelled on the tube while I was there. Apart from the people asleep, almosteverybody else was on their phones, and because of the nature of the tube, it isdifficult not to see exactly what they are all doing. Of course, being undergroundit is difficult to get any signal, which rules out texting or using the internet, butthere is still plenty you can use your phones for. People were playing games,reading articles and listening to music, and I am sure that as soon as theyemerged from the train station they would start texting or calling or checkingtheir emails. There is a constant connection to everyone in the world, as long asyou have a mobile phone in your handAccording to the text, who can youcontact when you have a mobile phone in your hand?

Series 11 of Strictly Come Dancing is in its seventh week. Strictly is a BBCTelevision programme which is broadcast every year before Christmas. Itinvolves celebrities partnering professional dancers who teach them a danceevery week. The show is live every Saturday evening and the celebrities andtheir partners dance in front of four judges, a live audience as well as the publicat home. The judges, Len Goodman, Craig Revel Horwood, Darcy Bussel andBruno Tonioli give feedback and then score the celebrities dances out of forty.The show is presented by Tess Daly and Sir Bruce Forsyth. The public also votefor their favourite dancers by phone and on Sunday evening, a Results Show isshown where two couples dance again and the judges vote off the worst dancerof the two.What is Strictly Come Dancing?

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Series 11 of Strictly Come Dancing is in its seventh week. Strictly is a BBCTelevision programme which is broadcast every year before Christmas. Itinvolves celebrities partnering professional dancers who teach them a danceevery week. The show is live every Saturday evening and the celebrities andtheir partners dance in front of four judges, a live audience as well as the publicat home. The judges, Len Goodman, Craig Revel Horwood, Darcy Bussel andBruno Tonioli give feedback and then score the celebrities dances out of forty.The show is presented by Tess Daly and Sir Bruce Forsyth. The public also votefor their favourite dancers by phone and on Sunday evening, a Results Show isshown where two couples dance again and the judges vote off the worst dancerof the two.

How long has the show been on?

Series 11 of Strictly Come Dancing is in its seventh week. Strictly is a BBCTelevision programme which is broadcast every year before Christmas. Itinvolves celebrities partnering professional dancers who teach them a danceevery week. The show is live every Saturday evening and the celebrities andtheir partners dance in front of four judges, a live audience as well as the publicat home. The judges, Len Goodman, Craig Revel Horwood, Darcy Bussel andBruno Tonioli give feedback and then score the celebrities dances out of forty.The show is presented by Tess Daly and Sir Bruce Forsyth. The public also votefor their favourite dancers by phone and on Sunday evening, a Results Show isshown where two couples dance again and the judges vote off the worst dancerof the two.How often is the programme broadcast?

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Series 11 of Strictly Come Dancing is in its seventh week. Strictly is a BBCTelevision programme which is broadcast every year before Christmas. Itinvolves celebrities partnering professional dancers who teach them a danceevery week. The show is live every Saturday evening and the celebrities andtheir partners dance in front of four judges, a live audience as well as the publicat home. The judges, Len Goodman, Craig Revel Horwood, Darcy Bussel andBruno Tonioli give feedback and then score the celebrities dances out of forty.The show is presented by Tess Daly and Sir Bruce Forsyth. The public also votefor their favourite dancers by phone and on Sunday evening, a Results Show isshown where two couples dance again and the judges vote off the worst dancerof the two.

Who takes part in the programme?

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Series 11 of Strictly Come Dancing is in its seventh week. Strictly is a BBCTelevision programme which is broadcast every year before Christmas. Itinvolves celebrities partnering professional dancers who teach them a danceevery week. The show is live every Saturday evening and the celebrities andtheir partners dance in front of four judges, a live audience as well as the publicat home. The judges, Len Goodman, Craig Revel Horwood, Darcy Bussel andBruno Tonioli give feedback and then score the celebrities dances out of forty.The show is presented by Tess Daly and Sir Bruce Forsyth. The public also votefor their favourite dancers by phone and on Sunday evening, a Results Show isshown where two couples dance again and the judges vote off the worst dancerof the two.

What do celebrities and their partners do?

Series 11 of Strictly Come Dancing is in its seventh week. Strictly is a BBCTelevision programme which is broadcast every year before Christmas. Itinvolves celebrities partnering professional dancers who teach them a danceevery week. The show is live every Saturday evening and the celebrities andtheir partners dance in front of four judges, a live audience as well as the publicat home. The judges, Len Goodman, Craig Revel Horwood, Darcy Bussel andBruno Tonioli give feedback and then score the celebrities dances out of forty.The show is presented by Tess Daly and Sir Bruce Forsyth. The public also votefor their favourite dancers by phone and on Sunday evening, a Results Show isshown where two couples dance again and the judges vote off the worst dancerof the two.

Who also votes for their favorite dancers?

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Series 11 of Strictly Come Dancing is in its seventh week. Strictly is a BBCTelevision programme which is broadcast every year before Christmas. Itinvolves celebrities partnering professional dancers who teach them a danceevery week. The show is live every Saturday evening and the celebrities andtheir partners dance in front of four judges, a live audience as well as the publicat home. The judges, Len Goodman, Craig Revel Horwood, Darcy Bussel andBruno Tonioli give feedback and then score the celebrities dances out of forty.The show is presented by Tess Daly and Sir Bruce Forsyth. The public also votefor their favourite dancers by phone and on Sunday evening, a Results Show isshown where two couples dance again and the judges vote off the worst dancerof the two.

When is the Results Show shown?

Series 11 of Strictly Come Dancing is in its seventh week. Strictly is a BBCTelevision programme which is broadcast every year before Christmas. Itinvolves celebrities partnering professional dancers who teach them a danceevery week. The show is live every Saturday evening and the celebrities andtheir partners dance in front of four judges, a live audience as well as the publicat home. The judges, Len Goodman, Craig Revel Horwood, Darcy Bussel andBruno Tonioli give feedback and then score the celebrities dances out of forty.The show is presented by Tess Daly and Sir Bruce Forsyth. The public also votefor their favourite dancers by phone and on Sunday evening, a Results Show isshown where two couples dance again and the judges vote off the worst dancerof the two.

How did the public vote?

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Series 11 of Strictly Come Dancing is in its seventh week. Strictly is a BBCTelevision programme which is broadcast every year before Christmas. Itinvolves celebrities partnering professional dancers who teach them a danceevery week. The show is live every Saturday evening and the celebrities andtheir partners dance in front of four judges, a live audience as well as the publicat home. The judges, Len Goodman, Craig Revel Horwood, Darcy Bussel andBruno Tonioli give feedback and then score the celebrities dances out of forty.The show is presented by Tess Daly and Sir Bruce Forsyth. The public also votefor their favourite dancers by phone and on Sunday evening, a Results Show isshown where two couples dance again and the judges vote off the worst dancerof the two.

When is the programme broadcast?

Goodbye summer! Move over floaty kimonos and sheer cardigans and say helloto this season's offerings of snuggly yet stylish winter coats. Winter coats havealways been one of the seasons big style investments, and this years has beenno exception. They have made a comeback on the catwalk in a variety ofdifferent styles - from maxi length to rain macs, wooly, leather and waterproof.There's plenty of pastel and just a hint of tartan, but what style will you bewearing?Oversized coats stormed the catwalks this season in a variety of hues andpatterns. Everyone from the high-end such as Michael Kors and Mulberry to thehigh street were sending these cocoon like creations down the catwalk. Thesecoats are defined by their loose, boxy, masculine structure; however don't let themasculinity of these coats put you off! By using a belt at the waist they can alsobe feminine and pretty, thus making them a truly versatile piece!What is this text about?

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Goodbye summer! Move over floaty kimonos and sheer cardigans and say helloto this season's offerings of snuggly yet stylish winter coats. Winter coats havealways been one of the seasons big style investments, and this years has beenno exception. They have made a comeback on the catwalk in a variety ofdifferent styles - from maxi length to rain macs, wooly, leather and waterproof.There's plenty of pastel and just a hint of tartan, but what style will you bewearing? Oversized coats stormed the catwalks this season in a variety of huesand patterns. Everyone from the high-end such as Michael Kors and Mulberry tothe high street were sending these cocoon like creations down the catwalk. Thesecoats are defined by their loose, boxy, masculine structure; however don't let themasculinity of these coats put you off! By using a belt at the waist they can alsobe feminine and pretty, thus making them a truly versatile piece!What kind ofcoats are they talking about in the text?

Goodbye summer! Move over floaty kimonos and sheer cardigans and say helloto this season's offerings of snuggly yet stylish winter coats. Winter coats havealways been one of the seasons big style investments, and this years has beenno exception. They have made a comeback on the catwalk in a variety ofdifferent styles - from maxi length to rain macs, wooly, leather and waterproof.There's plenty of pastel and just a hint of tartan, but what style will you bewearing? Oversized coats stormed the catwalks this season in a variety of huesand patterns. Everyone from the high-end such as Michael Kors and Mulberry tothe high street were sending these cocoon like creations down the catwalk. Thesecoats are defined by their loose, boxy, masculine structure; however don't let themasculinity of these coats put you off! By using a belt at the waist they can alsobe feminine and pretty, thus making them a truly versatile piece!What does theword stormed in the text mean?

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Goodbye summer! Move over floaty kimonos and sheer cardigans and say helloto this season's offerings of snuggly yet stylish winter coats. Winter coats havealways been one of the seasons big style investments, and this years has beenno exception. They have made a comeback on the catwalk in a variety ofdifferent styles - from maxi length to rain macs, wooly, leather and waterproof.There's plenty of pastel and just a hint of tartan, but what style will you bewearing? Oversized coats stormed the catwalks this season in a variety of huesand patterns. Everyone from the high-end such as Michael Kors and Mulberry tothe high street were sending these cocoon like creations down the catwalk. Thesecoats are defined by their loose, boxy, masculine structure; however don't let themasculinity of these coats put you off! By using a belt at the waist they can alsobe feminine and pretty, thus making them a truly versatile piece!What kind ofcoats are oversized coats?

Goodbye summer! Move over floaty kimonos and sheer cardigans and say helloto this season's offerings of snuggly yet stylish winter coats. Winter coats havealways been one of the seasons big style investments, and this years has beenno exception. They have made a comeback on the catwalk in a variety ofdifferent styles - from maxi length to rain macs, wooly, leather and waterproof.There's plenty of pastel and just a hint of tartan, but what style will you bewearing?Oversized coats stormed the catwalks this season in a variety of hues andpatterns. Everyone from the high-end such as Michael Kors and Mulberry to thehigh street were sending these cocoon like creations down the catwalk. Thesecoats are defined by their loose, boxy, masculine structure; however don't let themasculinity of these coats put you off! By using a belt at the waist they can alsobe feminine and pretty, thus making them a truly versatile piece!

What does the word hues in the text mean?

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Goodbye summer! Move over floaty kimonos and sheer cardigans and say helloto this season's offerings of snuggly yet stylish winter coats. Winter coats havealways been one of the seasons big style investments, and this years has beenno exception. They have made a comeback on the catwalk in a variety ofdifferent styles - from maxi length to rain macs, wooly, leather and waterproof.There's plenty of pastel and just a hint of tartan, but what style will you bewearing?Oversized coats stormed the catwalks this season in a variety of hues andpatterns. Everyone from the high-end such as Michael Kors and Mulberry to thehigh street were sending these cocoon like creations down the catwalk. Thesecoats are defined by their loose, boxy, masculine structure; however don't let themasculinity of these coats put you off! By using a belt at the waist they can alsobe feminine and pretty, thus making them a truly versatile piece!

How can the masculinity of the oversized coats be changed?

Goodbye summer! Move over floaty kimonos and sheer cardigans and say helloto this season's offerings of snuggly yet stylish winter coats. Winter coats havealways been one of the seasons big style investments, and this years has beenno exception. They have made a comeback on the catwalk in a variety ofdifferent styles - from maxi length to rain macs, wooly, leather and waterproof.There's plenty of pastel and just a hint of tartan, but what style will you bewearing?Oversized coats stormed the catwalks this season in a variety of hues andpatterns. Everyone from the high-end such as Michael Kors and Mulberry to thehigh street were sending these cocoon like creations down the catwalk. Thesecoats are defined by their loose, boxy, masculine structure; however don't let themasculinity of these coats put you off! By using a belt at the waist they can alsobe feminine and pretty, thus making them a truly versatile piece!

What does the word versatile in the text mean?

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Complete the sentence: Ohrid is famous ______ its lake and the trout.

Finish the sentence: George gave a ____________of the robber to thepolice.

Finish the sentence: You should _______________ of being in Londonand visit the Big Ben.

Complete the sentence: Bob really ______________ his grandmother.They are both bad-tempered!

Choose the word to complete the sentence: Unless you make_________, youll fail your test again.

Complete the sentence: My friend Joe was so angry, he just told me to_________ my own business and left.

Complete the sentence: My uncle Sam was __________ in thecountry.

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Complete the sentence: He told us if we ran quickly we might__________ the rest of the team.

Complete the sentence: At ___ end of his life Alfred set up afoundation.

Complete the sentence: All athletes ____ compete for the first timewill receive a prize.

Complete the sentence: Dianna arrived at the reception on time,______________________________.

Complete the sentence: The wonderful exhibition of African art______________ by many art lovers.

Complete the sentence: I was doing my assignment _____________last night.

Complete the sentence: Dans English teacher is __________thanours.

Complete the sentence: If my sister doesnt like life in Canada, she________________________ to Macedonia.

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Complete the sentence: One of us left the camp site while the otherswere busy_____________ a fire.

Complete the sentence expressing habit: Mary _____________ themuseum once a year when she was in primary school.

Complete the sentence: I wish I _________ blond hair, but I dont.

Complete the sentence expressing apology: She said she was___________________ about the misunderstanding.

Complete the sentence: John is still getting ______ the shock oflosing his job.

What is the right response? Did you fix the photocopier?

Complete the sentence: _________ feeling sad, Mary decided to go tothe party.

Complete the sentence: Most students go to university __________get a better job later in life.

Complete the sentence: _______ out! Pickpockets about!

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Mark Rothko, one of the greatest painters of the twentieth century, wasborn in Daugavpils, Latvia in 1903. His father emigrated to the UnitedStates, afraid that his sons would be drafted into the Czarist army. Markstayed in Russia with his mother and older sister; they joined the familylater, arriving in the winter of 1913, after a 12-day voyage.

Mark moved to New York in the autumn of 1923 and found employmentin the garment trade and took up residence on the Upper West Side. Itwas while he was visiting someone at the Art Students League that hesaw students sketching a nude model. According to him, this was thestart of his life as an artist. He was twenty years old and had taken someart lessons at school, so his initial experience was far from an immediatecalling.

Where did Mark find a job?

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Mark Rothko, one of the greatest painters of the twentieth century, wasborn in Daugavpils, Latvia in 1903. His father emigrated to the UnitedStates, afraid that his sons would be drafted into the Czarist army. Markstayed in Russia with his mother and older sister; they joined the familylater, arriving in the winter of 1913, after a 12-day voyage.

Mark moved to New York in the autumn of 1923 and found employmentin the garment trade and took up residence on the Upper West Side. Itwas while he was visiting someone at the Art Students League that hesaw students sketching a nude model. According to him, this was thestart of his life as an artist. He was twenty years old and had taken someart lessons at school, so his initial experience was far from an immediatecalling.

How long did it take Mark to reach the United States?

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Mark Rothko, one of the greatest painters of the twentieth century, wasborn in Daugavpils, Latvia in 1903. His father emigrated to the UnitedStates, afraid that his sons would be drafted into the Czarist army. Markstayed in Russia with his mother and older sister; they joined the familylater, arriving in the winter of 1913, after a 12-day voyage.

Mark moved to New York in the autumn of 1923 and found employmentin the garment trade and took up residence on the Upper West Side. Itwas while he was visiting someone at the Art Students League that hesaw students sketching a nude model. According to him, this was thestart of his life as an artist. He was twenty years old and had taken someart lessons at school, so his initial experience was far from an immediatecalling.

What did Mark do in the Upper West Side?

Social anxiety is an experience of fear, apprehension or worry regardingsocial situations and being evaluated by others. People vary in how oftenthey experience anxiety in this way or in which kinds of situations.Anxiety about public speaking, performance, or interviews is common.

Social anxiety disorder or SAD, also referred to clinically as socialphobia, is a psychiatric anxiety disorder involving overwhelming anxietyand excessive self-consciousness in everyday social situations. Peopleexperiencing social anxiety often have a persistent, intense, and chronicfear of being watched and judged by others and being embarrassed orhumiliated by their own actions. Their fear may be so severe that itsignificantly impairs their work, school, social life, and other activities.

According to the text, what is social anxiety?

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Social anxiety is an experience of fear, apprehension or worry regardingsocial situations and being evaluated by others. People vary in how oftenthey experience anxiety in this way or in which kinds of situations.Anxiety about public speaking, performance, or interviews is common.

Social anxiety disorder or SAD, also referred to clinically as socialphobia, is a psychiatric anxiety disorder involving overwhelming anxietyand excessive self-consciousness in everyday social situations. Peopleexperiencing social anxiety often have a persistent, intense, and chronicfear of being watched and judged by others and being embarrassed orhumiliated by their own actions. Their fear may be so severe that itsignificantly impairs their work, school, social life, and other activities.

Complete the sentence: People who experience social anxiety fear______________________________.

Fill in the blank with an appropriate word: Simon Trpchevskis______________ achievement reached its peak at this years OhridSummer Festival.

Fill in the blank with an appropriate word: The boy couldnt do anythingagainst the beast. He was ________.

Fill in the blank with an appropriate word: Sues grandmother alwayswears her hair in a _____.

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Complete the sentence: The volume was so low I had to ___________.

Complete the sentence: I havent written an essay since I ___________school.

Complete the sentence: "For most people the gym is the only _______ way tostay fit!

Complete the sentence: "I wish I _______ more money."

Complete the sentence: "First of all Jack is lazy. _________, he doesn't likethat kind of a job."

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