The conservation movement – the protection of natural resources and wildlife – was first formulated and implemented (33) __________. That this happened relatively early, during Theodore Roosevelt’s administration (1901–1909), meant that later generations of Americans could still enjoy their country’s natural wonders.

It was very difficult for many Americans to believe that their continent-sized nation with its enormous forests, thousands of lakes, and vast wilderness areas could have the problems which many smaller and more crowded nations faced. True, Los Angeles obviously had a problem with air pollution, but there was still nothing anywhere like the “killer smog” (34) __________. Similarly, the U.S. had such enormous resources, (35) __________that they could ever be exhausted.

Starting in the early 1960s, however, Americans finally realized that the U.S. was in danger of destroying many of its national treasures. A good example of this is (36)__________, the shallowest of the Great Lakes. Industrial wastes, chemicals, and fertilizers were endangering the once enormous stocks of fish. Suddenly, it seemed, the lake was almost “dead”, and the millions who used its sandy beaches and fished its waters were shocked (37) __________.

Public attention to the problems of pollution has now become part of American life. Even the familiar Coca Cola can has been affected. Today, by law, these cans must be made so (38) __________.

The conservation movement – the protection of natural resources and wildlife – was first formulated and implemented (33) __________. That this happened relatively early, during Theodore Roosevelt’s administration (1901–1909), meant that later generations of Americans could still enjoy their country’s natural wonders.

It was very difficult for many Americans to believe that their continent-sized nation with its enormous forests, thousands of lakes, and vast wilderness areas could have the problems which many smaller and more crowded nations faced. True, Los Angeles obviously had a problem with air pollution, but there was still nothing anywhere like the “killer smog” (34) __________. Similarly, the U.S. had such enormous resources, (35) __________that they could ever be exhausted.

Starting in the early 1960s, however, Americans finally realized that the U.S. was in danger of destroying many of its national treasures. A good example of this is (36) __________, the shallowest of the Great Lakes. Industrial wastes, chemicals, and fertilizers were endangering the once enormous stocks of fish. Suddenly, it seemed, the lake was almost “dead”, and the millions who used its sandy beaches and fished its waters were shocked (37)__________.

Public attention to the problems of pollution has now become part of American life. Even the familiar Coca Cola can has been affected. Today, by law, these cans must be made so (38) __________.

The conservation movement – the protection of natural resources and wildlife – was first formulated and implemented (33) __________. That this happened relatively early, during Theodore Roosevelt’s administration (1901–1909), meant that later generations of Americans could still enjoy their country’s natural wonders.

It was very difficult for many Americans to believe that their continent-sized nation with its enormous forests, thousands of lakes, and vast wilderness areas could have the problems which many smaller and more crowded nations faced. True, Los Angeles obviously had a problem with air pollution, but there was still nothing anywhere like the “killer smog” (34) __________. Similarly, the U.S. had such enormous resources, (35) __________that they could ever be exhausted.

Starting in the early 1960s, however, Americans finally realized that the U.S. was in danger of destroying many of its national treasures. A good example of this is (36) __________, the shallowest of the Great Lakes. Industrial wastes, chemicals, and fertilizers were endangering the once enormous stocks of fish. Suddenly, it seemed, the lake was almost “dead”, and the millions who used its sandy beaches and fished its waters were shocked (37) __________.

Public attention to the problems of pollution has now become part of American life. Even the familiar Coca Cola can has been affected. Today, by law, these cans must be made so (38)__________.

Roald Dahl’s Adventures

When Roald was sixteen, he decided to go off on his own to holiday in France. He (39)__________ the Channel from Dover to Calais with £24 in his pocket (a lot of money in 1933). Roald wanted to see the Mediterranean Sea, so he took the train first to Paris, then to Marseilles where he (40) __________ a bus that went all the way along the coastal road towards Monte Carlo. He finished up at a place called St Jean Cap Ferrat and (41) __________ there for ten days.

He travelled back home the same way but, by the time he reached Dover, he had (42) __________no money left. Luckily a fellow passenger gave him ten shillings for his tram (43) __________ home. Roald never forgot this kindness and generosity.

Roald Dahl’s Adventures

When Roald was sixteen, he decided to go off on his own to holiday in France. He (39) __________ the Channel from Dover to Calais with £24 in his pocket (a lot of money in 1933). Roald wanted to see the Mediterranean Sea, so he took the train first to Paris, then to Marseilles where he (40)__________ a bus that went all the way along the coastal road towards Monte Carlo. He finished up at a place called St Jean Cap Ferrat and (41) __________ there for ten days.

He travelled back home the same way but, by the time he reached Dover, he had (42) __________no money left. Luckily a fellow passenger gave him ten shillings for his tram (43) __________ home. Roald never forgot this kindness and generosity.

Roald Dahl’s Adventures

When Roald was sixteen, he decided to go off on his own to holiday in France. He (39) __________ the Channel from Dover to Calais with £24 in his pocket (a lot of money in 1933). Roald wanted to see the Mediterranean Sea, so he took the train first to Paris, then to Marseilles where he (40) __________ a bus that went all the way along the coastal road towards Monte Carlo. He finished up at a place called St Jean Cap Ferrat and (41)__________ there for ten days.

He travelled back home the same way but, by the time he reached Dover, he had (42) __________no money left. Luckily a fellow passenger gave him ten shillings for his tram (43) __________ home. Roald never forgot this kindness and generosity.

Roald Dahl’s Adventures

When Roald was sixteen, he decided to go off on his own to holiday in France. He (39) __________ the Channel from Dover to Calais with £24 in his pocket (a lot of money in 1933). Roald wanted to see the Mediterranean Sea, so he took the train first to Paris, then to Marseilles where he (40) __________ a bus that went all the way along the coastal road towards Monte Carlo. He finished up at a place called St Jean Cap Ferrat and (41) __________ there for ten days.

He travelled back home the same way but, by the time he reached Dover, he had (42)__________no money left. Luckily a fellow passenger gave him ten shillings for his tram (43) __________ home. Roald never forgot this kindness and generosity.

Roald Dahl’s Adventures

When Roald was sixteen, he decided to go off on his own to holiday in France. He (39) __________ the Channel from Dover to Calais with £24 in his pocket (a lot of money in 1933). Roald wanted to see the Mediterranean Sea, so he took the train first to Paris, then to Marseilles where he (40) __________ a bus that went all the way along the coastal road towards Monte Carlo. He finished up at a place called St Jean Cap Ferrat and (41) __________ there for ten days.

He travelled back home the same way but, by the time he reached Dover, he had (42) __________no money left. Luckily a fellow passenger gave him ten shillings for his tram (43)__________ home. Roald never forgot this kindness and generosity.

Meet Peter Tabichi, Winner of the Global Teacher Prize 2019

The winner of the 2019 US $1,000,000 prize was (44)__________ on stage by movie star Hugh Jackman.

Peter was chosen from top 10 finalists who come from all (45) __________of the globe. From teaching in remote towns and villages to inner-city schools, they advocate for inclusivity and integrate migrants into the classrooms, and develop their students’ (46) __________ and confidence using music, technology, robotics and science.

95% of his pupils come from poor families, almost a third are orphans or have only one parent, and many go without food at home. Turning lives around in a school with only one computer, poor internet, and a student-teacher ratio of 58:1, is no easy task, not least when to reach the school, students must walk 7 km along roads that become (47) __________ in the rainy season. However, through making his students (48) __________ in themselves, Peter has dramatically improved his pupils’ achievement and self-esteem.