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Horses Can Read Emotions

In new (23) ____________ scientists showed horses photographs of human faces, and they discovered that horses can (24) ____________ between angry and happy faces and react (25) ____________.

The scientists (26) ____________ the horses with heart monitors which revealed that angry faces cause their heart rates to rise a lot.

Riders from a club in London also say that there is a special relationship between humans and horses. If you approach a horse and you are happy and relaxed, then the horse will be relaxed, too. They added that horses make people (27) ____________ of their own emotions because they react to them.

Of Mice and Men

Of Mice and Men, written by John Steinbeck, is a story of friendship and hardship. George and Lennie are two men who are best friends. Lennie, with a huge build, is not mentally sound (17) ____________.

George, the exact opposite of Lennie, is short and straight to the point. Together they work on a ranch, hoping to gather enough (18) ____________– a small farm with rabbits and chickens. However, Lennie, who is immature, often gets in trouble with Curley, the ranch boss’s son. As a true friend, George supports and cares for (19) ____________.

One day Lennie takes things too far by accidentally killing Curley’s newly-wed wife. How will George manage to (20) ____________?

Of Mice and Men is an amazing book for teens. It realistically portrays the two men’s friendship through good times and hard times, and their everlasting (21) ____________. At times, the plot is dramatic and the story turns in ways I would never have expected. The unexpected ending mystified me (22) ____________. However, the author’s descriptions helped me clearly picture the hard life of the ranch workers during the Great Depression.

Of Mice and Men

Of Mice and Men, written by John Steinbeck, is a story of friendship and hardship. George and Lennie are two men who are best friends. Lennie, with a huge build, is not mentally sound (17) ____________.

George, the exact opposite of Lennie, is short and straight to the point. Together they work on a ranch, hoping to gather enough (18) ____________– a small farm with rabbits and chickens. However, Lennie, who is immature, often gets in trouble with Curley, the ranch boss’s son. As a true friend, George supports and cares for (19) ____________.

One day Lennie takes things too far by accidentally killing Curley’s newly-wed wife. How will George manage to (20) ____________?

Of Mice and Men is an amazing book for teens. It realistically portrays the two men’s friendship through good times and hard times, and their everlasting (21) ____________. At times, the plot is dramatic and the story turns in ways I would never have expected. The unexpected ending mystified me (22) ____________. However, the author’s descriptions helped me clearly picture the hard life of the ranch workers during the Great Depression.

Of Mice and Men

Of Mice and Men, written by John Steinbeck, is a story of friendship and hardship. George and Lennie are two men who are best friends. Lennie, with a huge build, is not mentally sound (17) ____________.

George, the exact opposite of Lennie, is short and straight to the point. Together they work on a ranch, hoping to gather enough (18) ____________– a small farm with rabbits and chickens. However, Lennie, who is immature, often gets in trouble with Curley, the ranch boss’s son. As a true friend, George supports and cares for (19) ____________.

One day Lennie takes things too far by accidentally killing Curley’s newly-wed wife. How will George manage to (20) ____________?

Of Mice and Men is an amazing book for teens. It realistically portrays the two men’s friendship through good times and hard times, and their everlasting (21) ____________. At times, the plot is dramatic and the story turns in ways I would never have expected. The unexpected ending mystified me (22) ____________. However, the author’s descriptions helped me clearly picture the hard life of the ranch workers during the Great Depression.

Of Mice and Men

Of Mice and Men, written by John Steinbeck, is a story of friendship and hardship. George and Lennie are two men who are best friends. Lennie, with a huge build, is not mentally sound (17) ____________.

George, the exact opposite of Lennie, is short and straight to the point. Together they work on a ranch, hoping to gather enough (18) ____________– a small farm with rabbits and chickens. However, Lennie, who is immature, often gets in trouble with Curley, the ranch boss’s son. As a true friend, George supports and cares for (19) ____________.

One day Lennie takes things too far by accidentally killing Curley’s newly-wed wife. How will George manage to (20) ____________?

Of Mice and Men is an amazing book for teens. It realistically portrays the two men’s friendship through good times and hard times, and their everlasting (21) ____________. At times, the plot is dramatic and the story turns in ways I would never have expected. The unexpected ending mystified me (22) ____________. However, the author’s descriptions helped me clearly picture the hard life of the ranch workers during the Great Depression.

Of Mice and Men

Of Mice and Men, written by John Steinbeck, is a story of friendship and hardship. George and Lennie are two men who are best friends. Lennie, with a huge build, is not mentally sound (17) ____________.

George, the exact opposite of Lennie, is short and straight to the point. Together they work on a ranch, hoping to gather enough (18) ____________– a small farm with rabbits and chickens. However, Lennie, who is immature, often gets in trouble with Curley, the ranch boss’s son. As a true friend, George supports and cares for (19) ____________.

One day Lennie takes things too far by accidentally killing Curley’s newly-wed wife. How will George manage to (20) ____________?

Of Mice and Men is an amazing book for teens. It realistically portrays the two men’s friendship through good times and hard times, and their everlasting (21) ____________. At times, the plot is dramatic and the story turns in ways I would never have expected. The unexpected ending mystified me (22) ____________. However, the author’s descriptions helped me clearly picture the hard life of the ranch workers during the Great Depression.

Of Mice and Men

Of Mice and Men, written by John Steinbeck, is a story of friendship and hardship. George and Lennie are two men who are best friends. Lennie, with a huge build, is not mentally sound (17) ____________.

George, the exact opposite of Lennie, is short and straight to the point. Together they work on a ranch, hoping to gather enough (18) ____________– a small farm with rabbits and chickens. However, Lennie, who is immature, often gets in trouble with Curley, the ranch boss’s son. As a true friend, George supports and cares for (19) ____________.

One day Lennie takes things too far by accidentally killing Curley’s newly-wed wife. How will George manage to (20) ____________?

Of Mice and Men is an amazing book for teens. It realistically portrays the two men’s friendship through good times and hard times, and their everlasting (21) ____________. At times, the plot is dramatic and the story turns in ways I would never have expected. The unexpected ending mystified me (22) ____________. However, the author’s descriptions helped me clearly picture the hard life of the ranch workers during the Great Depression.

Pongal

The four-day festival of Pongal is a celebration of the rice harvest period. Held after the winter solstice, it celebrates the return of longer days of life-giving sunlight. It is similar to other festivals held in South and Southeast Asia, but Pongal (also called Thai Pongal, Thai being the name for January in the Tamil calendar) is celebrated mainly by Tamil-speaking people. Its name comes from a Tamil word meaning “to boil” and is also the name given to a rice dish that is prepared during this time.

Which festival ____________?

Olivagando

In Italy, Magione’s two-day festival of Olivagando in November celebrates both the feast day of St. Clement and the local olive harvest, bringing together everyone involved in the production of olive oil. A priest blesses the new oil at a special Mass, and the town hosts a generous medieval dinner at its 12th-century castle.

Which festival ____________?

Sukkoth

Sukkoth, the Feast of Booths, begins on the 15th day of Tishri in the Jewish lunisolar calendar. Following shortly after the High Holy Days of the New Year celebration, the eight-day festival gives thanks to God for the harvest. Families build huts with roofs open to the sky. Then, here they eat, and sometimes sleep, for the next seven days. Booths are constructed to recall the period when the Israelites wandered the desert living in temporary shelters before entering the Promised Land.

Which festival ____________?

Yam Festival

The Ewe people of Ghana celebrate the end of the rainy season and the appearance of yam, the most important foodstuff. The duration and exact days of the celebration vary according to place, but, regardless of manifestation, the festival is held in hopes of preventing hunger in the coming year. Huge feasts and activities such as dances and parades are held. Similar festivals are held in Papua New Guinea and Nigeria.

Which festival ____________?

Mid-Autumn Festival

One of the most important traditional holidays in China, Taiwan, and Vietnam is the celebration of the harvest. It is also known as the Moon Festival because it coincides with the full moon on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month; special delicacies called “mooncakes” are prepared during this time. Ceremonies are held both to give thanks for the harvest and to encourage the harvest-giving light to return again in the coming year. It is a time of family gatherings, matchmaking, and public celebrations.

Which festival ____________?

Harvest Festivals Around the World

The harvest season falls at different times on the year depending upon region, climate, and crop, but festivals celebrating its arrival are held the world over. The following list highlights six particular harvest festivals.

Rice Harvest Festival

The Rice Harvest Festival that is held in Bali, Indonesia, is a feature of the island’s Hindu culture. The harvest time follows the New Year when ceremonies are held to take evil spirits away from the land. The harvest festival is dedicated to Dewi Sri, the rice goddess, and is a time of joyous celebration. Small dolls of rice stalks representing Dewi Sri are placed in the fields as offerings, towns are decorated with coloured flags, and special bull races, among other festivities, are held.

Which festival ____________?

The Man Who Saved Lives

By the time he died at the age of 95, Norman Borlaug had probably saved more lives than any other individual in history. In 1970 he won the Nobel Peace Prize for developing new sorts of wheat that were planted in Mexico, India, Pakistan and other countries. In those regions, where up to a billion people might have been starving if it were not for his enormous efforts, he was a hero. It seems Borlaug himself wasn’t motivated by any desire for personal fame. When the call came through from the Nobel committee, it was 4 a.m. in Mexico where he lived, but he was already out in the fields. His wife found him and told him the news. “Someone’s pulling your leg,” he replied. Assured that he had been awarded the prize, Borlaug didn’t take the day off, but carried on with what he was doing, saying he would celebrate later.

Norman Ernest Borlaug grew up on his grandfather’s farm in Iowa, the USA. Although he came from an unprivileged background – the school where he was taught up to the age of 13 had one room and one teacher – he made it into Minnesota University, where he studied forestry. This was the era of the Great Depression, and Borlaug could see the effects of hunger all around him. Intending to help his fellow men, he switched courses to plant pathology, earning himself a doctorate, and later a job with the DuPont chemicals company, for which he worked on military projects during WWII. Then in 1944, he was asked by the Rockefeller Foundation to join its scheme to create a hardier sort of wheat to make hunger in Mexico less severe. Although DuPont offered to double his salary, if he stayed with them, Borlaug jumped at the chance given by the Rockefeller Foundation, and flew south, temporarily leaving behind his wife Margaret. What he did to help the people there was taking seeds from plants that had been grown in summer in the central highlands to the northern lowlands in winter, in this way making use of two harvests per year. By 1963, 95% of Mexico’s wheat came from Borlaug’s sorts, and the overall harvest had been increased by 6 times.

Attempting to achieve similar results on the Subcontinent, Borlaug faced many problems including the war between India and Pakistan, which broke out when the first shiploads of seeds arrived in 1965. Nevertheless, within a decade both countries were able to grow as much wheat as they needed. In his Nobel acceptance speech, Borlaug admitted the “population monster” had merely been beaten back, said The Times. To defeat it, man would have to create even better crops.

In the years that followed, there was considerable opposition to the Green Revolution he had led to. Some said his new methods had caused a great social and economic change, with very serious results for farmers. Borlaug had a “sharp reply” for his critics, said The Guardian. Many of them had never known “the physical feeling of hunger,” he said, and would sing a different tune if they “lived just one month surrounded by the misery of the developing world, as I have for 50 years.” He must be the only Nobel Peace Prize holder who has also been admitted to the US National Wrestling Hall of Fame.

The research to which Borlaug devoted his life continues, but it is currently estimated that each night half the world’s population goes to bed after eating grain from one of the crops he invented.

The author mentions all of the following EXCEPT __________.

The Man Who Saved Lives

By the time he died at the age of 95, Norman Borlaug had probably saved more lives than any other individual in history. In 1970 he won the Nobel Peace Prize for developing new sorts of wheat that were planted in Mexico, India, Pakistan and other countries. In those regions, where up to a billion people might have been starving if it were not for his enormous efforts, he was a hero. It seems Borlaug himself wasn’t motivated by any desire for personal fame. When the call came through from the Nobel committee, it was 4 a.m. in Mexico where he lived, but he was already out in the fields. His wife found him and told him the news. “Someone’s pulling your leg,” he replied. Assured that he had been awarded the prize, Borlaug didn’t take the day off, but carried on with what he was doing, saying he would celebrate later.

Norman Ernest Borlaug grew up on his grandfather’s farm in Iowa, the USA. Although he came from an unprivileged background – the school where he was taught up to the age of 13 had one room and one teacher – he made it into Minnesota University, where he studied forestry. This was the era of the Great Depression, and Borlaug could see the effects of hunger all around him. Intending to help his fellow men, he switched courses to plant pathology, earning himself a doctorate, and later a job with the DuPont chemicals company, for which he worked on military projects during WWII. Then in 1944, he was asked by the Rockefeller Foundation to join its scheme to create a hardier sort of wheat to make hunger in Mexico less severe. Although DuPont offered to double his salary, if he stayed with them, Borlaug jumped at the chance given by the Rockefeller Foundation, and flew south, temporarily leaving behind his wife Margaret. What he did to help the people there was taking seeds from plants that had been grown in summer in the central highlands to the northern lowlands in winter, in this way making use of two harvests per year. By 1963, 95% of Mexico’s wheat came from Borlaug’s sorts, and the overall harvest had been increased by 6 times.

Attempting to achieve similar results on the Subcontinent, Borlaug faced many problems including the war between India and Pakistan, which broke out when the first shiploads of seeds arrived in 1965. Nevertheless, within a decade both countries were able to grow as much wheat as they needed. In his Nobel acceptance speech, Borlaug admitted the “population monster” had merely been beaten back, said The Times. To defeat it, man would have to create even better crops.

In the years that followed, there was considerable opposition to the Green Revolution he had led to. Some said his new methods had caused a great social and economic change, with very serious results for farmers. Borlaug had a “sharp reply” for his critics, said The Guardian. Many of them had never known “the physical feeling of hunger,” he said, and would sing a different tune if they “lived just one month surrounded by the misery of the developing world, as I have for 50 years.” He must be the only Nobel Peace Prize holder who has also been admitted to the US National Wrestling Hall of Fame.

The research to which Borlaug devoted his life continues, but it is currently estimated that each night half the world’s population goes to bed after eating grain from one of the crops he invented.

Which statement is TRUE of Norman Borlaug?

The Man Who Saved Lives

By the time he died at the age of 95, Norman Borlaug had probably saved more lives than any other individual in history. In 1970 he won the Nobel Peace Prize for developing new sorts of wheat that were planted in Mexico, India, Pakistan and other countries. In those regions, where up to a billion people might have been starving if it were not for his enormous efforts, he was a hero. It seems Borlaug himself wasn’t motivated by any desire for personal fame. When the call came through from the Nobel committee, it was 4 a.m. in Mexico where he lived, but he was already out in the fields. His wife found him and told him the news. “Someone’s pulling your leg,” he replied. Assured that he had been awarded the prize, Borlaug didn’t take the day off, but carried on with what he was doing, saying he would celebrate later.

Norman Ernest Borlaug grew up on his grandfather’s farm in Iowa, the USA. Although he came from an unprivileged background – the school where he was taught up to the age of 13 had one room and one teacher – he made it into Minnesota University, where he studied forestry. This was the era of the Great Depression, and Borlaug could see the effects of hunger all around him. Intending to help his fellow men, he switched courses to plant pathology, earning himself a doctorate, and later a job with the DuPont chemicals company, for which he worked on military projects during WWII. Then in 1944, he was asked by the Rockefeller Foundation to join its scheme to create a hardier sort of wheat to make hunger in Mexico less severe. Although DuPont offered to double his salary, if he stayed with them, Borlaug jumped at the chance given by the Rockefeller Foundation, and flew south, temporarily leaving behind his wife Margaret. What he did to help the people there was taking seeds from plants that had been grown in summer in the central highlands to the northern lowlands in winter, in this way making use of two harvests per year. By 1963, 95% of Mexico’s wheat came from Borlaug’s sorts, and the overall harvest had been increased by 6 times.

Attempting to achieve similar results on the Subcontinent, Borlaug faced many problems including the war between India and Pakistan, which broke out when the first shiploads of seeds arrived in 1965. Nevertheless, within a decade both countries were able to grow as much wheat as they needed. In his Nobel acceptance speech, Borlaug admitted the “population monster” had merely been beaten back, said The Times. To defeat it, man would have to create even better crops.

In the years that followed, there was considerable opposition to the Green Revolution he had led to. Some said his new methods had caused a great social and economic change, with very serious results for farmers. Borlaug had a “sharp reply” for his critics, said The Guardian. Many of them had never known “the physical feeling of hunger,” he said, and would sing a different tune if they “lived just one month surrounded by the misery of the developing world, as I have for 50 years.” He must be the only Nobel Peace Prize holder who has also been admitted to the US National Wrestling Hall of Fame.

The research to which Borlaug devoted his life continues, but it is currently estimated that each night half the world’s population goes to bed after eating grain from one of the crops he invented.

What motivated Norman Borlaug to go to Mexico?

The Man Who Saved Lives

By the time he died at the age of 95, Norman Borlaug had probably saved more lives than any other individual in history. In 1970 he won the Nobel Peace Prize for developing new sorts of wheat that were planted in Mexico, India, Pakistan and other countries. In those regions, where up to a billion people might have been starving if it were not for his enormous efforts, he was a hero. It seems Borlaug himself wasn’t motivated by any desire for personal fame. When the call came through from the Nobel committee, it was 4 a.m. in Mexico where he lived, but he was already out in the fields. His wife found him and told him the news. “Someone’s pulling your leg,” he replied. Assured that he had been awarded the prize, Borlaug didn’t take the day off, but carried on with what he was doing, saying he would celebrate later.

Norman Ernest Borlaug grew up on his grandfather’s farm in Iowa, the USA. Although he came from an unprivileged background – the school where he was taught up to the age of 13 had one room and one teacher – he made it into Minnesota University, where he studied forestry. This was the era of the Great Depression, and Borlaug could see the effects of hunger all around him. Intending to help his fellow men, he switched courses to plant pathology, earning himself a doctorate, and later a job with the DuPont chemicals company, for which he worked on military projects during WWII. Then in 1944, he was asked by the Rockefeller Foundation to join its scheme to create a hardier sort of wheat to make hunger in Mexico less severe. Although DuPont offered to double his salary, if he stayed with them, Borlaug jumped at the chance given by the Rockefeller Foundation, and flew south, temporarily leaving behind his wife Margaret. What he did to help the people there was taking seeds from plants that had been grown in summer in the central highlands to the northern lowlands in winter, in this way making use of two harvests per year. By 1963, 95% of Mexico’s wheat came from Borlaug’s sorts, and the overall harvest had been increased by 6 times.

Attempting to achieve similar results on the Subcontinent, Borlaug faced many problems including the war between India and Pakistan, which broke out when the first shiploads of seeds arrived in 1965. Nevertheless, within a decade both countries were able to grow as much wheat as they needed. In his Nobel acceptance speech, Borlaug admitted the “population monster” had merely been beaten back, said The Times. To defeat it, man would have to create even better crops.

In the years that followed, there was considerable opposition to the Green Revolution he had led to. Some said his new methods had caused a great social and economic change, with very serious results for farmers. Borlaug had a “sharp reply” for his critics, said The Guardian. Many of them had never known “the physical feeling of hunger,” he said, and would sing a different tune if they “lived just one month surrounded by the misery of the developing world, as I have for 50 years.” He must be the only Nobel Peace Prize holder who has also been admitted to the US National Wrestling Hall of Fame.

The research to which Borlaug devoted his life continues, but it is currently estimated that each night half the world’s population goes to bed after eating grain from one of the crops he invented.

What was Norman Borlaug’s educational background?

The Man Who Saved Lives

By the time he died at the age of 95, Norman Borlaug had probably saved more lives than any other individual in history. In 1970 he won the Nobel Peace Prize for developing new sorts of wheat that were planted in Mexico, India, Pakistan and other countries. In those regions, where up to a billion people might have been starving if it were not for his enormous efforts, he was a hero. It seems Borlaug himself wasn’t motivated by any desire for personal fame. When the call came through from the Nobel committee, it was 4 a.m. in Mexico where he lived, but he was already out in the fields. His wife found him and told him the news. “Someone’s pulling your leg,” he replied. Assured that he had been awarded the prize, Borlaug didn’t take the day off, but carried on with what he was doing, saying he would celebrate later.

Norman Ernest Borlaug grew up on his grandfather’s farm in Iowa, the USA. Although he came from an unprivileged background – the school where he was taught up to the age of 13 had one room and one teacher – he made it into Minnesota University, where he studied forestry. This was the era of the Great Depression, and Borlaug could see the effects of hunger all around him. Intending to help his fellow men, he switched courses to plant pathology, earning himself a doctorate, and later a job with the DuPont chemicals company, for which he worked on military projects during WWII. Then in 1944, he was asked by the Rockefeller Foundation to join its scheme to create a hardier sort of wheat to make hunger in Mexico less severe. Although DuPont offered to double his salary, if he stayed with them, Borlaug jumped at the chance given by the Rockefeller Foundation, and flew south, temporarily leaving behind his wife Margaret. What he did to help the people there was taking seeds from plants that had been grown in summer in the central highlands to the northern lowlands in winter, in this way making use of two harvests per year. By 1963, 95% of Mexico’s wheat came from Borlaug’s sorts, and the overall harvest had been increased by 6 times.

Attempting to achieve similar results on the Subcontinent, Borlaug faced many problems including the war between India and Pakistan, which broke out when the first shiploads of seeds arrived in 1965. Nevertheless, within a decade both countries were able to grow as much wheat as they needed. In his Nobel acceptance speech, Borlaug admitted the “population monster” had merely been beaten back, said The Times. To defeat it, man would have to create even better crops.

In the years that followed, there was considerable opposition to the Green Revolution he had led to. Some said his new methods had caused a great social and economic change, with very serious results for farmers. Borlaug had a “sharp reply” for his critics, said The Guardian. Many of them had never known “the physical feeling of hunger,” he said, and would sing a different tune if they “lived just one month surrounded by the misery of the developing world, as I have for 50 years.” He must be the only Nobel Peace Prize holder who has also been admitted to the US National Wrestling Hall of Fame.

The research to which Borlaug devoted his life continues, but it is currently estimated that each night half the world’s population goes to bed after eating grain from one of the crops he invented.

What was Norman Borlaug’s reaction to the news about his winning the Nobel Peace Prize?

Which advertisement is about _______________?

Which advertisement is about _______________?

Which advertisement is about _______________?

Which advertisement is about _______________?

Which advertisement is about _______________?

An Eager Refugee

She may be four years older than the other girls in her class, but Parisa looks forward to (28) _____ to school every day. “I love school so much,” says Parisa. “My favourite subject is maths, because maths is (29) ______ in the world.”

Parisa, now aged 16, and her family fled Afghanistan ten years ago to escape fighters who were terrorising their neighbourhood. Arriving in Iran, they found (30) ______, but barely had enough money to live on, let alone cover the fees for school.

But in 2015, Iran said it (31) __________ all Afghan children to attend the country’s state schools. Thanks to the government and the United Nations, Parisa got her first taste of a proper education when she was able to go to a brand-new primary school.

“I am so happy that I can study side by side with Iranian students,” says Parisa, who (32) _______ to use her education to help children in her native country.

An Eager Refugee

She may be four years older than the other girls in her class, but Parisa looks forward to (28) _____ to school every day. “I love school so much,” says Parisa. “My favourite subject is maths, because maths is (29) ______ in the world.”

Parisa, now aged 16, and her family fled Afghanistan ten years ago to escape fighters who were terrorising their neighbourhood. Arriving in Iran, they found (30) ______, but barely had enough money to live on, let alone cover the fees for school.

But in 2015, Iran said it (31) __________ all Afghan children to attend the country’s state schools. Thanks to the government and the United Nations, Parisa got her first taste of a proper education when she was able to go to a brand-new primary school.

“I am so happy that I can study side by side with Iranian students,” says Parisa, who (32) _______ to use her education to help children in her native country.

An Eager Refugee

She may be four years older than the other girls in her class, but Parisa looks forward to (28) _____ to school every day. “I love school so much,” says Parisa. “My favourite subject is maths, because maths is (29) ______ in the world.”

Parisa, now aged 16, and her family fled Afghanistan ten years ago to escape fighters who were terrorising their neighbourhood. Arriving in Iran, they found (30) ______, but barely had enough money to live on, let alone cover the fees for school.

But in 2015, Iran said it (31) __________ all Afghan children to attend the country’s state schools. Thanks to the government and the United Nations, Parisa got her first taste of a proper education when she was able to go to a brand-new primary school.

“I am so happy that I can study side by side with Iranian students,” says Parisa, who (32) _______ to use her education to help children in her native country.

An Eager Refugee

She may be four years older than the other girls in her class, but Parisa looks forward to (28) _____ to school every day. “I love school so much,” says Parisa. “My favourite subject is maths, because maths is (29) ______ in the world.”

Parisa, now aged 16, and her family fled Afghanistan ten years ago to escape fighters who were terrorising their neighbourhood. Arriving in Iran, they found (30) ______, but barely had enough money to live on, let alone cover the fees for school.

But in 2015, Iran said it (31) __________ all Afghan children to attend the country’s state schools. Thanks to the government and the United Nations, Parisa got her first taste of a proper education when she was able to go to a brand-new primary school.

“I am so happy that I can study side by side with Iranian students,” says Parisa, who (32) _______ to use her education to help children in her native country.

An Eager Refugee

She may be four years older than the other girls in her class, but Parisa looks forward to (28) _____ to school every day. “I love school so much,” says Parisa. “My favourite subject is maths, because maths is (29) ______ in the world.”

Parisa, now aged 16, and her family fled Afghanistan ten years ago to escape fighters who were terrorising their neighbourhood. Arriving in Iran, they found (30) ______, but barely had enough money to live on, let alone cover the fees for school.

But in 2015, Iran said it (31) __________ all Afghan children to attend the country’s state schools. Thanks to the government and the United Nations, Parisa got her first taste of a proper education when she was able to go to a brand-new primary school.

“I am so happy that I can study side by side with Iranian students,” says Parisa, who (32) _______ to use her education to help children in her native country.

Flying to work, anyone?

A drone big enough to (23) __________ human passengers was demonstrated in Guangzhou, China, and company behind it, eHang, hopes it will (24) ________ work like the flying taxis (25) ________ by science fiction.

According to the company’s site, the eHang 216 has a top speed of 80 miles per hour and is autonomous, receiving signals via a 4G or 5G phone network from a command and control centre.

The craft is fully powered by electricity and can be charged in one hour, eHang says. It does not need a runway (26) __________.

The company claims the autonomous flight technology eliminates any chance of failure caused by human error. “Without any (27) __________ about controlling or operating the aircraft, the passengers can just sit and enjoy the journey,” eHang explains.

Flying to work, anyone?

A drone big enough to (23) __________ human passengers was demonstrated in Guangzhou, China, and company behind it, eHang, hopes it will (24) ________ work like the flying taxis (25) ________ by science fiction.

According to the company’s site, the eHang 216 has a top speed of 80 miles per hour and is autonomous, receiving signals via a 4G or 5G phone network from a command and control centre.

The craft is fully powered by electricity and can be charged in one hour, eHang says. It does not need a runway (26) __________.

The company claims the autonomous flight technology eliminates any chance of failure caused by human error. “Without any (27) __________ about controlling or operating the aircraft, the passengers can just sit and enjoy the journey,” eHang explains.

Flying to work, anyone?

A drone big enough to (23) __________ human passengers was demonstrated in Guangzhou, China, and company behind it, eHang, hopes it will (24) ________ work like the flying taxis (25) ________ by science fiction.

According to the company’s site, the eHang 216 has a top speed of 80 miles per hour and is autonomous, receiving signals via a 4G or 5G phone network from a command and control centre.

The craft is fully powered by electricity and can be charged in one hour, eHang says. It does not need a runway (26) __________.

The company claims the autonomous flight technology eliminates any chance of failure caused by human error. “Without any (27) __________ about controlling or operating the aircraft, the passengers can just sit and enjoy the journey,” eHang explains.

Flying to work, anyone?

A drone big enough to (23) __________ human passengers was demonstrated in Guangzhou, China, and company behind it, eHang, hopes it will (24) ________ work like the flying taxis (25) ________ by science fiction.

According to the company’s site, the eHang 216 has a top speed of 80 miles per hour and is autonomous, receiving signals via a 4G or 5G phone network from a command and control centre.

The craft is fully powered by electricity and can be charged in one hour, eHang says. It does not need a runway (26) __________.

The company claims the autonomous flight technology eliminates any chance of failure caused by human error. “Without any (27) __________ about controlling or operating the aircraft, the passengers can just sit and enjoy the journey,” eHang explains.

Flying to work, anyone?

A drone big enough to (23) __________ human passengers was demonstrated in Guangzhou, China, and company behind it, eHang, hopes it will (24) ________ work like the flying taxis (25) ________ by science fiction.

According to the company’s site, the eHang 216 has a top speed of 80 miles per hour and is autonomous, receiving signals via a 4G or 5G phone network from a command and control centre.

The craft is fully powered by electricity and can be charged in one hour, eHang says. It does not need a runway (26) __________.

The company claims the autonomous flight technology eliminates any chance of failure caused by human error. “Without any (27) __________ about controlling or operating the aircraft, the passengers can just sit and enjoy the journey,” eHang explains.

Nine-Year-Old Child Genius to Graduate University

A child prodigy from Belgium is on course to gain a bachelor’s degree at the tender age of 9. Laurent Simons is studying electrical engineering at the Eindhoven University of Technology (TUE) – (17) _______.

His parents, Lydia and Alexander Simons, said they thought Laurent’s grandparents were exaggerating when they said he had a gift, (18) _______. “They noticed something very special about Laurent,” said Lydia. Laurent was given test after test (19) _______. “They told us he is like a sponge,” said Alexander. While Laurent comes from a family of doctors, his parents have so far not received any explanation as to (20) _______.

The TUE has allowed Laurent to complete his course faster than other students. “That is not unusual,” said Sjoerd Hulshof, education director of the TUE bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, in a statement. “Special students that have good reasons for doing so can arrange an adjusted schedule. In much the same way we help students (21) _______.” “We don’t want him to get too serious. He does whatever he likes,” said Alexander. “We need to find a balance between being a child and his talents.”

Laurent said he enjoys playing with his dog Sammy and playing on his phone, like many young people. However, unlike most 9-year-olds, he has already worked out (22) _______: develop artificial organs. In the meantime, Laurent has to finish his bachelor’s degree and choose which academic institution will play host to the next stage in his remarkable journey. Before that, he plans on taking a vacation to Japan for an undoubtedly well-deserved break.

Nine-Year-Old Child Genius to Graduate University

A child prodigy from Belgium is on course to gain a bachelor’s degree at the tender age of 9. Laurent Simons is studying electrical engineering at the Eindhoven University of Technology (TUE) – (17) _______.

His parents, Lydia and Alexander Simons, said they thought Laurent’s grandparents were exaggerating when they said he had a gift, (18) _______. “They noticed something very special about Laurent,” said Lydia. Laurent was given test after test (19) _______. “They told us he is like a sponge,” said Alexander. While Laurent comes from a family of doctors, his parents have so far not received any explanation as to (20) _______.

The TUE has allowed Laurent to complete his course faster than other students. “That is not unusual,” said Sjoerd Hulshof, education director of the TUE bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, in a statement. “Special students that have good reasons for doing so can arrange an adjusted schedule. In much the same way we help students (21) _______.” “We don’t want him to get too serious. He does whatever he likes,” said Alexander. “We need to find a balance between being a child and his talents.”

Laurent said he enjoys playing with his dog Sammy and playing on his phone, like many young people. However, unlike most 9-year-olds, he has already worked out (22) _______: develop artificial organs. In the meantime, Laurent has to finish his bachelor’s degree and choose which academic institution will play host to the next stage in his remarkable journey. Before that, he plans on taking a vacation to Japan for an undoubtedly well-deserved break.

Nine-Year-Old Child Genius to Graduate University

A child prodigy from Belgium is on course to gain a bachelor’s degree at the tender age of 9. Laurent Simons is studying electrical engineering at the Eindhoven University of Technology (TUE) – (17) _______.

His parents, Lydia and Alexander Simons, said they thought Laurent’s grandparents were exaggerating when they said he had a gift, (18) _______. “They noticed something very special about Laurent,” said Lydia. Laurent was given test after test (19) _______. “They told us he is like a sponge,” said Alexander. While Laurent comes from a family of doctors, his parents have so far not received any explanation as to (20) _______.

The TUE has allowed Laurent to complete his course faster than other students. “That is not unusual,” said Sjoerd Hulshof, education director of the TUE bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, in a statement. “Special students that have good reasons for doing so can arrange an adjusted schedule. In much the same way we help students (21) _______.” “We don’t want him to get too serious. He does whatever he likes,” said Alexander. “We need to find a balance between being a child and his talents.”

Laurent said he enjoys playing with his dog Sammy and playing on his phone, like many young people. However, unlike most 9-year-olds, he has already worked out (22) _______: develop artificial organs. In the meantime, Laurent has to finish his bachelor’s degree and choose which academic institution will play host to the next stage in his remarkable journey. Before that, he plans on taking a vacation to Japan for an undoubtedly well-deserved break.

Nine-Year-Old Child Genius to Graduate University

A child prodigy from Belgium is on course to gain a bachelor’s degree at the tender age of 9. Laurent Simons is studying electrical engineering at the Eindhoven University of Technology (TUE) – (17) _______.

His parents, Lydia and Alexander Simons, said they thought Laurent’s grandparents were exaggerating when they said he had a gift, (18) _______. “They noticed something very special about Laurent,” said Lydia. Laurent was given test after test (19) _______. “They told us he is like a sponge,” said Alexander. While Laurent comes from a family of doctors, his parents have so far not received any explanation as to (20) _______.

The TUE has allowed Laurent to complete his course faster than other students. “That is not unusual,” said Sjoerd Hulshof, education director of the TUE bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, in a statement. “Special students that have good reasons for doing so can arrange an adjusted schedule. In much the same way we help students (21) _______.” “We don’t want him to get too serious. He does whatever he likes,” said Alexander. “We need to find a balance between being a child and his talents.”

Laurent said he enjoys playing with his dog Sammy and playing on his phone, like many young people. However, unlike most 9-year-olds, he has already worked out (22) _______: develop artificial organs. In the meantime, Laurent has to finish his bachelor’s degree and choose which academic institution will play host to the next stage in his remarkable journey. Before that, he plans on taking a vacation to Japan for an undoubtedly well-deserved break.

Nine-Year-Old Child Genius to Graduate University

A child prodigy from Belgium is on course to gain a bachelor’s degree at the tender age of 9. Laurent Simons is studying electrical engineering at the Eindhoven University of Technology (TUE) – (17) _______.

His parents, Lydia and Alexander Simons, said they thought Laurent’s grandparents were exaggerating when they said he had a gift, (18) _______. “They noticed something very special about Laurent,” said Lydia. Laurent was given test after test (19) _______. “They told us he is like a sponge,” said Alexander. While Laurent comes from a family of doctors, his parents have so far not received any explanation as to (20) _______.

The TUE has allowed Laurent to complete his course faster than other students. “That is not unusual,” said Sjoerd Hulshof, education director of the TUE bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, in a statement. “Special students that have good reasons for doing so can arrange an adjusted schedule. In much the same way we help students (21) _______.” “We don’t want him to get too serious. He does whatever he likes,” said Alexander. “We need to find a balance between being a child and his talents.”

Laurent said he enjoys playing with his dog Sammy and playing on his phone, like many young people. However, unlike most 9-year-olds, he has already worked out (22) _______: develop artificial organs. In the meantime, Laurent has to finish his bachelor’s degree and choose which academic institution will play host to the next stage in his remarkable journey. Before that, he plans on taking a vacation to Japan for an undoubtedly well-deserved break.

Nine-Year-Old Child Genius to Graduate University

A child prodigy from Belgium is on course to gain a bachelor’s degree at the tender age of 9. Laurent Simons is studying electrical engineering at the Eindhoven University of Technology (TUE) – (17) _______.

His parents, Lydia and Alexander Simons, said they thought Laurent’s grandparents were exaggerating when they said he had a gift, (18) _______. “They noticed something very special about Laurent,” said Lydia. Laurent was given test after test (19) _______. “They told us he is like a sponge,” said Alexander. While Laurent comes from a family of doctors, his parents have so far not received any explanation as to (20) _______.

The TUE has allowed Laurent to complete his course faster than other students. “That is not unusual,” said Sjoerd Hulshof, education director of the TUE bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, in a statement. “Special students that have good reasons for doing so can arrange an adjusted schedule. In much the same way we help students (21) _______.” “We don’t want him to get too serious. He does whatever he likes,” said Alexander. “We need to find a balance between being a child and his talents.”

Laurent said he enjoys playing with his dog Sammy and playing on his phone, like many young people. However, unlike most 9-year-olds, he has already worked out (22) _______: develop artificial organs. In the meantime, Laurent has to finish his bachelor’s degree and choose which academic institution will play host to the next stage in his remarkable journey. Before that, he plans on taking a vacation to Japan for an undoubtedly well-deserved break.

Most Unusual Towns in the World

Longyearbyen, Norway

The town of Longyearbyen is the world’s northernmost city. The name of the town is literal, actually meaning “long year.” The sun sets each year on October 25th and does not rise again for four months. The citizens are used to living alongside polar bears and reindeer. It’s home to the world’s northernmost gourmet restaurant, the historic Huset, which boasts one of Europe’s largest wine cellars. But perhaps the most interesting thing about Longyearbyen is that its citizens aren’t allowed to die. There is a cemetery in the town, but it hasn’t been used for 70 years.

Which town ________________________?

Most Unusual Towns in the World

Kowloon, Hong Kong

Before its demolition in 1994, Kowloon was the most densely-populated city on earth, with almost 50,000 people living in a city 0.026 square km in size. The town was founded by the Chinese military sometime in the 17th century as a local fort and “abandoned” by local authorities in 1950. The city became a haven for the infamous crime syndicate – the “Triads.” Since the city had no real authorities, residents built their houses on-top of others without following safety codes.

Which town ________________________?

Most Unusual Towns in the World

The Villages, Florida, U.S.A

The Villages, Florida, called “America’s Friendliest Hometown”, has the population of 132,000 residents today and it grows by approximately 4,500 annually. This retirement town doesn’t allow in anyone under 19, with the majority of the population being over 55 years old. Located in the heart of Florida, nestled between two beautiful coastlines and theme parks, the town boasts 34 golf courses, 9 country clubs, 2 downtown squares and plenty of restaurants.

Which town ________________________?

Most Unusual Towns in the World

Chefchaouen, Morrocco

This incredible tourist attraction is located in the northeastern part of Morocco, with almost all of the houses and streets painted blue. The town is as rich in history as it is beautiful, it was established in 1471. In this old and enchanting town, there’s much to see and do. It is packed with hidden finds; tour guides can be a blessing for even the most independent traveller. Learn about the majestic walls and gates of the town; admire the small signs of early life here through the flour mill; and enjoy the beautiful natural water spring in the Medina.

Which town ________________________?

Most Unusual Towns in the World

Whittier, Alaska

Whittier is a sleepy town on the west side of Prince William Sound, tucked between picturesque mountains. The entire town is located in the 14-level building of a former military barrack. It also hosts all the shops, a police station, a hospital, and a church. The town’s population numbers only 220 people. Each summer, Whittier gets 22 hours of sunlight, and in winter it may get covered with 20 feet of snow. The Inn at Whittier is a hotel and restaurant that faces the sea and is an attraction for the locals as well as many tourists from across the globe who come to Alaska for adventure.

Which town ________________________?

Most Unusual Towns in the World

Coober Pedy, Australia

Coober Pedy is known as the Opal Capital as it is the biggest opal mine in the world. This tiny town has approximately 3,500 inhabitants — half of whom live underground. The desert cave hotel, ancient golf club, lake Eyre, and 3488 miles long Dingo fence are the places that are worth visiting. Visitors can see popular film sets like Moon Plain, Pitch Black, Mad Max, Red Planet, and Queen of Desserts. Tourists can also try digging the landscapes or hire expensive tunnel machinery. But before you think of mining your fortune in Coober Pedy, know that it is hot — hellishly hot. Temperatures can rise to over 45º Celsius in the shade.

Which town ________________________?

A Perfect Rock Climbing Partner

Craig Armstrong has been rock climbing for about five years and lately he’s been climbing with a very special partner: a 2-year-old black cat named Millie.

“People take their dogs to the rocks all the time. I always knew when I was settled enough to have a pet I would bring mine on the route too, but it would be a cat,” he said.

He found Millie at a Park City pet shelter, Utah. When the 8-week-old kitten climbed onto his shoulder, Armstrong knew he’d found his new partner and took her home that day.

When Millie got a little older, he started to train her taking on short driving trips to get her used to his truck, and then to a small Salt Lake City island where she could get accustomed to being outside in a safe environment. Last autumn, Armstrong took Millie on her first big outdoor excursion to Joe’s Valley, a large concentration of rocks in Utah. Like all kittens, Millie was curious, but unlike most kittens, she was given an opportunity to explore the outdoors, climb cliffs and leap from one boulder to another. “She was really tiny and had a tendency to jump on people and climb up to their shoulders. She did that to a few pretty girls, which showed me she loves me,” Armstrong wrote when he detailed his first kitty-climbing adventure.

When they’re at camp, Armstrong lets his fearless pet wander around while he cooks dinner, but he’s careful to keep an eye on her. “I’m always sure to give her enough time around camp to do what she wants and just follow her around. In fact, putting his human agenda aside and letting Millie wander freely is something he calls “catting”, and it’s an important part of their outdoor excursions.

“Your job is to follow, protect, keep safe from harmful places and predators,” Armstrong comments on his website. “Your reward is experiencing nature at a slower pace, from a different perspective, in a new light”.

Craig’s rock climbing with the cat involves _________.

A Perfect Rock Climbing Partner

Craig Armstrong has been rock climbing for about five years and lately he’s been climbing with a very special partner: a 2-year-old black cat named Millie.

“People take their dogs to the rocks all the time. I always knew when I was settled enough to have a pet I would bring mine on the route too, but it would be a cat,” he said.

He found Millie at a Park City pet shelter, Utah. When the 8-week-old kitten climbed onto his shoulder, Armstrong knew he’d found his new partner and took her home that day.

When Millie got a little older, he started to train her taking on short driving trips to get her used to his truck, and then to a small Salt Lake City island where she could get accustomed to being outside in a safe environment. Last autumn, Armstrong took Millie on her first big outdoor excursion to Joe’s Valley, a large concentration of rocks in Utah. Like all kittens, Millie was curious, but unlike most kittens, she was given an opportunity to explore the outdoors, climb cliffs and leap from one boulder to another. “She was really tiny and had a tendency to jump on people and climb up to their shoulders. She did that to a few pretty girls, which showed me she loves me,” Armstrong wrote when he detailed his first kitty-climbing adventure.

When they’re at camp, Armstrong lets his fearless pet wander around while he cooks dinner, but he’s careful to keep an eye on her. “I’m always sure to give her enough time around camp to do what she wants and just follow her around. In fact, putting his human agenda aside and letting Millie wander freely is something he calls “catting”, and it’s an important part of their outdoor excursions.

“Your job is to follow, protect, keep safe from harmful places and predators,” Armstrong comments on his website. “Your reward is experiencing nature at a slower pace, from a different perspective, in a new light”.

What does the word “catting” in PARAGRAPH 5 mean?

A Perfect Rock Climbing Partner

Craig Armstrong has been rock climbing for about five years and lately he’s been climbing with a very special partner: a 2-year-old black cat named Millie.

“People take their dogs to the rocks all the time. I always knew when I was settled enough to have a pet I would bring mine on the route too, but it would be a cat,” he said.

He found Millie at a Park City pet shelter, Utah. When the 8-week-old kitten climbed onto his shoulder, Armstrong knew he’d found his new partner and took her home that day.

When Millie got a little older, he started to train her taking on short driving trips to get her used to his truck, and then to a small Salt Lake City island where she could get accustomed to being outside in a safe environment. Last autumn, Armstrong took Millie on her first big outdoor excursion to Joe’s Valley, a large concentration of rocks in Utah. Like all kittens, Millie was curious, but unlike most kittens, she was given an opportunity to explore the outdoors, climb cliffs and leap from one boulder to another. “She was really tiny and had a tendency to jump on people and climb up to their shoulders. She did that to a few pretty girls, which showed me she loves me,” Armstrong wrote when he detailed his first kitty-climbing adventure.

When they’re at camp, Armstrong lets his fearless pet wander around while he cooks dinner, but he’s careful to keep an eye on her. “I’m always sure to give her enough time around camp to do what she wants and just follow her around. In fact, putting his human agenda aside and letting Millie wander freely is something he calls “catting”, and it’s an important part of their outdoor excursions.

“Your job is to follow, protect, keep safe from harmful places and predators,” Armstrong comments on his website. “Your reward is experiencing nature at a slower pace, from a different perspective, in a new light”.

According to PARAGRAPH 5, the author describes Millie as __________.

A Perfect Rock Climbing Partner

Craig Armstrong has been rock climbing for about five years and lately he’s been climbing with a very special partner: a 2-year-old black cat named Millie.

“People take their dogs to the rocks all the time. I always knew when I was settled enough to have a pet I would bring mine on the route too, but it would be a cat,” he said.

He found Millie at a Park City pet shelter, Utah. When the 8-week-old kitten climbed onto his shoulder, Armstrong knew he’d found his new partner and took her home that day.

When Millie got a little older, he started to train her taking on short driving trips to get her used to his truck, and then to a small Salt Lake City island where she could get accustomed to being outside in a safe environment. Last autumn, Armstrong took Millie on her first big outdoor excursion to Joe’s Valley, a large concentration of rocks in Utah. Like all kittens, Millie was curious, but unlike most kittens, she was given an opportunity to explore the outdoors, climb cliffs and leap from one boulder to another. “She was really tiny and had a tendency to jump on people and climb up to their shoulders. She did that to a few pretty girls, which showed me she loves me,” Armstrong wrote when he detailed his first kitty-climbing adventure.

When they’re at camp, Armstrong lets his fearless pet wander around while he cooks dinner, but he’s careful to keep an eye on her. “I’m always sure to give her enough time around camp to do what she wants and just follow her around. In fact, putting his human agenda aside and letting Millie wander freely is something he calls “catting”, and it’s an important part of their outdoor excursions.

“Your job is to follow, protect, keep safe from harmful places and predators,” Armstrong comments on his website. “Your reward is experiencing nature at a slower pace, from a different perspective, in a new light”.

Which is NOT mentioned in the text about training the cat?

A Perfect Rock Climbing Partner

Craig Armstrong has been rock climbing for about five years and lately he’s been climbing with a very special partner: a 2-year-old black cat named Millie.

“People take their dogs to the rocks all the time. I always knew when I was settled enough to have a pet I would bring mine on the route too, but it would be a cat,” he said.

He found Millie at a Park City pet shelter, Utah. When the 8-week-old kitten climbed onto his shoulder, Armstrong knew he’d found his new partner and took her home that day.

When Millie got a little older, he started to train her taking on short driving trips to get her used to his truck, and then to a small Salt Lake City island where she could get accustomed to being outside in a safe environment. Last autumn, Armstrong took Millie on her first big outdoor excursion to Joe’s Valley, a large concentration of rocks in Utah. Like all kittens, Millie was curious, but unlike most kittens, she was given an opportunity to explore the outdoors, climb cliffs and leap from one boulder to another. “She was really tiny and had a tendency to jump on people and climb up to their shoulders. She did that to a few pretty girls, which showed me she loves me,” Armstrong wrote when he detailed his first kitty-climbing adventure.

When they’re at camp, Armstrong lets his fearless pet wander around while he cooks dinner, but he’s careful to keep an eye on her. “I’m always sure to give her enough time around camp to do what she wants and just follow her around. In fact, putting his human agenda aside and letting Millie wander freely is something he calls “catting”, and it’s an important part of their outdoor excursions.

“Your job is to follow, protect, keep safe from harmful places and predators,” Armstrong comments on his website. “Your reward is experiencing nature at a slower pace, from a different perspective, in a new light”.

Where did Craig Armstrong get Millie from?

Which advertisement is about ___________?

Which advertisement is about ___________?

Which advertisement is about ___________?

Which advertisement is about ___________?

Which advertisement is about ___________?

The Oscars

The Academy Awards (The Oscars) (28) ________ each year by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), a professional organisation of film industry heavyweights. The Oscar is its casual nickname; the official name of the golden statuette is the Academy Award of Merit. They were first granted in (29) ________, first broadcast on radio the following year, and first televised in the 1950s. The first award show ran a total of 15 minutes, which is a far cry from the hours-long marathons they’ve become.

The statue that everyone hopes (30) ________ home was modelled after the Mexican actor, film director, and screenwriter, Emilio “El Indio” Fernández, best known for (31) ________ María Candelaria. The statue’s nickname, Oscar, has conflicting (32) ________ stories, but the most popular narrative credits Margaret Herrick, Academy Award librarian and eventual Director of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Herrick claimed that the statuette looked “like her Uncle Oscar.”

The Oscars

The Academy Awards (The Oscars) (28) ________ each year by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), a professional organisation of film industry heavyweights. The Oscar is its casual nickname; the official name of the golden statuette is the Academy Award of Merit. They were first granted in (29) ________, first broadcast on radio the following year, and first televised in the 1950s. The first award show ran a total of 15 minutes, which is a far cry from the hours-long marathons they’ve become.

The statue that everyone hopes (30) ________ home was modelled after the Mexican actor, film director, and screenwriter, Emilio “El Indio” Fernández, best known for (31) ________ María Candelaria. The statue’s nickname, Oscar, has conflicting (32) ________ stories, but the most popular narrative credits Margaret Herrick, Academy Award librarian and eventual Director of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Herrick claimed that the statuette looked “like her Uncle Oscar.”

The Oscars

The Academy Awards (The Oscars) (28) ________ each year by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), a professional organisation of film industry heavyweights. The Oscar is its casual nickname; the official name of the golden statuette is the Academy Award of Merit. They were first granted in (29) ________, first broadcast on radio the following year, and first televised in the 1950s. The first award show ran a total of 15 minutes, which is a far cry from the hours-long marathons they’ve become.

The statue that everyone hopes (30) ________ home was modelled after the Mexican actor, film director, and screenwriter, Emilio “El Indio” Fernández, best known for (31) ________ María Candelaria. The statue’s nickname, Oscar, has conflicting (32) ________ stories, but the most popular narrative credits Margaret Herrick, Academy Award librarian and eventual Director of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Herrick claimed that the statuette looked “like her Uncle Oscar.”

The Oscars

The Academy Awards (The Oscars) (28) ________ each year by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), a professional organisation of film industry heavyweights. The Oscar is its casual nickname; the official name of the golden statuette is the Academy Award of Merit. They were first granted in (29) ________, first broadcast on radio the following year, and first televised in the 1950s. The first award show ran a total of 15 minutes, which is a far cry from the hours-long marathons they’ve become.

The statue that everyone hopes (30) ________ home was modelled after the Mexican actor, film director, and screenwriter, Emilio “El Indio” Fernández, best known for (31) ________ María Candelaria. The statue’s nickname, Oscar, has conflicting (32) ________ stories, but the most popular narrative credits Margaret Herrick, Academy Award librarian and eventual Director of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Herrick claimed that the statuette looked “like her Uncle Oscar.”

The Oscars

The Academy Awards (The Oscars) (28) ________ each year by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), a professional organisation of film industry heavyweights. The Oscar is its casual nickname; the official name of the golden statuette is the Academy Award of Merit. They were first granted in (29) ________, first broadcast on radio the following year, and first televised in the 1950s. The first award show ran a total of 15 minutes, which is a far cry from the hours-long marathons they’ve become.

The statue that everyone hopes (30) ________ home was modelled after the Mexican actor, film director, and screenwriter, Emilio “El Indio” Fernández, best known for (31) ________ María Candelaria. The statue’s nickname, Oscar, has conflicting (32) ________ stories, but the most popular narrative credits Margaret Herrick, Academy Award librarian and eventual Director of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Herrick claimed that the statuette looked “like her Uncle Oscar.”

Travelling Fit

Feeling fit is a necessary condition for enjoying your trip. Who wants a walking (23) ________ of a sight when you’ve got a headache?

Here are a few measures you can (24) ________ to assure that you feel as healthy as possible while travelling.

Since most travellers eat out when they’re away, finding a good balance of the proper nutrients may not be a priority. And this is one of the worst things you can (25) ________ to your body. Never skip (26) ________ – have a light breakfast and lunch, and then your hearty dinner. Also, bear in mind that a lot of good restaurants have become mindful of health, (27) ________ a variety of low fat, low sodium cuisine that is every bit as delicious as the alternative.

Travelling Fit

Feeling fit is a necessary condition for enjoying your trip. Who wants a walking (23) ________ of a sight when you’ve got a headache?

Here are a few measures you can (24) ________ to assure that you feel as healthy as possible while travelling.

Since most travellers eat out when they’re away, finding a good balance of the proper nutrients may not be a priority. And this is one of the worst things you can (25) ________ to your body. Never skip (26) ________ – have a light breakfast and lunch, and then your hearty dinner. Also, bear in mind that a lot of good restaurants have become mindful of health, (27) ________ a variety of low fat, low sodium cuisine that is every bit as delicious as the alternative.

Travelling Fit

Feeling fit is a necessary condition for enjoying your trip. Who wants a walking (23) ________ of a sight when you’ve got a headache?

Here are a few measures you can (24) ________ to assure that you feel as healthy as possible while travelling.

Since most travellers eat out when they’re away, finding a good balance of the proper nutrients may not be a priority. And this is one of the worst things you can (25) ________ to your body. Never skip (26) ________ – have a light breakfast and lunch, and then your hearty dinner. Also, bear in mind that a lot of good restaurants have become mindful of health, (27) ________ a variety of low fat, low sodium cuisine that is every bit as delicious as the alternative.

Travelling Fit

Feeling fit is a necessary condition for enjoying your trip. Who wants a walking (23) ________ of a sight when you’ve got a headache?

Here are a few measures you can (24) ________ to assure that you feel as healthy as possible while travelling.

Since most travellers eat out when they’re away, finding a good balance of the proper nutrients may not be a priority. And this is one of the worst things you can (25) ________ to your body. Never skip (26) ________ – have a light breakfast and lunch, and then your hearty dinner. Also, bear in mind that a lot of good restaurants have become mindful of health, (27) ________ a variety of low fat, low sodium cuisine that is every bit as delicious as the alternative.

Travelling Fit

Feeling fit is a necessary condition for enjoying your trip. Who wants a walking (23) ________ of a sight when you’ve got a headache?

Here are a few measures you can (24) ________ to assure that you feel as healthy as possible while travelling.

Since most travellers eat out when they’re away, finding a good balance of the proper nutrients may not be a priority. And this is one of the worst things you can (25) ________ to your body. Never skip (26) ________ – have a light breakfast and lunch, and then your hearty dinner. Also, bear in mind that a lot of good restaurants have become mindful of health, (27) ________ a variety of low fat, low sodium cuisine that is every bit as delicious as the alternative.

Polar Bears Listed as Threatened

Polar bears have been added to the list of threatened species (17) __________. In his statement, US Secretary of the Interior Dirk Kempthorne noted (18) __________ is the greatest threat to the bears.

Polar bears live in the Arctic and hunt seals and other fatty marine mammals from sea ice. They also travel, mate, and sometimes give birth on the ice. But sea ice is melting as the planet warms, (19) __________ for several more decades. Because polar bears are vulnerable to this loss of habitat, they are likely to become endangered in the foreseeable future, Kempthorne said.

Although many scientists say (20) __________ for the melting sea ice, the new polar bear protections will not change U.S. climate policy.

Scott Bergen, a landscape ecologist, noted (21) _________ will depend on international cooperation. Permanent sea-ice habitat is likely to remain in areas outside of the U.S., particularly in Canada and Greenland.

Scientists view these areas as refuges (22) __________ over the long term and repopulate the Arctic if temperatures decrease and sea ice returns.

Polar Bears Listed as Threatened

Polar bears have been added to the list of threatened species (17) __________. In his statement, US Secretary of the Interior Dirk Kempthorne noted (18) __________ is the greatest threat to the bears.

Polar bears live in the Arctic and hunt seals and other fatty marine mammals from sea ice. They also travel, mate, and sometimes give birth on the ice. But sea ice is melting as the planet warms, (19) __________ for several more decades. Because polar bears are vulnerable to this loss of habitat, they are likely to become endangered in the foreseeable future, Kempthorne said.

Although many scientists say (20) __________ for the melting sea ice, the new polar bear protections will not change U.S. climate policy.

Scott Bergen, a landscape ecologist, noted (21) _________ will depend on international cooperation. Permanent sea-ice habitat is likely to remain in areas outside of the U.S., particularly in Canada and Greenland.

Scientists view these areas as refuges (22) __________ over the long term and repopulate the Arctic if temperatures decrease and sea ice returns.

Polar Bears Listed as Threatened

Polar bears have been added to the list of threatened species (17) __________. In his statement, US Secretary of the Interior Dirk Kempthorne noted (18) __________ is the greatest threat to the bears.

Polar bears live in the Arctic and hunt seals and other fatty marine mammals from sea ice. They also travel, mate, and sometimes give birth on the ice. But sea ice is melting as the planet warms, (19) __________ for several more decades. Because polar bears are vulnerable to this loss of habitat, they are likely to become endangered in the foreseeable future, Kempthorne said.

Although many scientists say (20) __________ for the melting sea ice, the new polar bear protections will not change U.S. climate policy.

Scott Bergen, a landscape ecologist, noted (21) _________ will depend on international cooperation. Permanent sea-ice habitat is likely to remain in areas outside of the U.S., particularly in Canada and Greenland.

Scientists view these areas as refuges (22) __________ over the long term and repopulate the Arctic if temperatures decrease and sea ice returns.