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Scientists believe dogs were domesticated 12,000 years ago. Dogs____________________________ 12000 years ago

Starting your own business could be a great way to gain financial independence. ___________ it could also lead to financial ruin. A Moreover B In contrast C Given

Six members of the committee were unable to attend. __________ the meeting still went ahead. A Given this B Despite this C Besides

Some people register far less on their face than others. This means they can look ___________ about everything, as if they have no emotional response. DIFFER

I will find out my essay mark in the middle of next week. BEEN My essay __________________________ by next Wednesday.

My friend Helen is so serious, she should really try to lighten _____. A up B off C out D in

2 My boss has lots of amusing _____ about working before the Internet was invented. A reactions B reports C anecdotes D highlights

________ the lack of demand for Saturday morning classes, the academy decided to cancel them. A Despite B Consequently C Given

3 The film _____ the struggles of three women trying to raise children on their own. A exposes B advocates C displays D portrays

1 His _____ at receiving a new car for his birthday was evident by his huge smile. A hysteria B delight C bitterness D exhilaration

People think that there will soon be treatments for many more diseases. THAT It ___________________________ diseases will soon be treatable.

__________ an emotion such as ___________ is AMUSE easy to spot because it is accompanied by a smile, others can be more challenging

Customers are allowed to submit documents in two formats: electronic or hard-copy. CAN Documents ___________________________ either electronically or as hard copy.

If we raise our eyebrows, we are usually communicating that we find something ___________. ASTONISH

Hospitals have to take measures to prevent _____ infections. A exposed B contagious C indifferent D highlighted

I believe that the government should do more to help protect the environment. SHOULD Regarding the environment, I believe that __________________________ by governments