The truth ........ ,nobody really knows how language first began.
Is
20
One recent theory is that human beings have evolved in ........ a way that we are programmed for language from the moment of birth.
Such
25
In ........ words, language came about as a result of an evolutionary change in our brains at some stage.
Other
15
Language ........ well be programmed into the brain
Could/might/may
25
From studies, we know that ........ children are isolated from human contact and have not learnt to construct sentences before they are ten, it is doubtful they will ever do so
If/when/whenever
15
The research shows, if ......... else, that language is a social activity, not something invented in isolation.
Nothing/little
20
These days we regard stress ..... a necessary evil of modern living.
As
20
Yet stress is not negative and without ..... we would not enjoy some of the highpoints in life ..... as the anticipation before a date or the tension leading up to an important match.
It_______such
25
All these situations produce stress but ..... you can control it and not the other way around, you will feel stimulated, not worn out
If/provided
15
However, unlike these situations, ..... are generally positive and easier to deal with, sitting in a train that is running late, ..... stuck in a traffic jam or working to a tight deadline are much harder to manage and control.
Which________________being
25
Patients are often unwilling to admit to stress but it is important that symptoms ..... identified in order to avoid unnecessary suffering.
Are
20
A cup of coffee, like any ... experience, can be enriched by selection and consciousness.
Other
15
Raw green coffee beans are then subjected ... many influencing factors, including various processing, production, roasting, blending and brewing methods.
To
20
There are more than forty-five coffee-exporting countries - all of ... use different classification systems
Which
20
... from the obvious health risks, smoking is an ugly, unpleasant habit
Apart
20
Whatever the reason people start smoking, the habit soon loses ... attraction.