Aboriginal People

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Aboriginal people_are believed to have_arrived / as_early as 60,000 years_ago, and evidence_of_Aboriginal art_in_Australia / dates back_at least 30,000 years. Several states_and territories / had their origins_as penal colonies, with the first British convicts / arriving at Sydney Cove_in 1788.</div>

Abstract Preparation

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The preparation_of_abstracts / is an_intellectual_effort, requiring general familiarity with the subject. To bring out the salient points of_an_author’s_argument / calls for skills_and_experience. Consequently, a considerable_amount_of qualified manpower / that could be used to advantage / in other ways must be diverted to the task / of facilitating access to information.
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Actor Training

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Training to become_an actor /&nbsp;is_an intensive process / which requires curiosity, courage and commitment. You’ll learn how to prepare for rehearsal, how to rehearse / and how to use independent and proactive processes / to achieve your best work possible / for stage and screen.</div>

Adulthood

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Once most_animals
reach adulthood,
they stop growing.
In contrast,
even plants that_are thousands of years old
/ continue to grow
new needles,
add new wood,
and produce cones
and new flowers,
almost_as_if parts_of their bodies remained
"forever young".
The secrets_of plant growth
/ are regions
of tissue
that
can produce cells
/ that later develop_into specialized
tissues.
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Agricultural Problems

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Agricultural&nbsp;problems / due&nbsp;to&nbsp;climate change&nbsp;of normal&nbsp;weather, water&nbsp;depletion / and&nbsp;the collapse_of soil / have&nbsp;become big problems / in&nbsp;all parts_of the&nbsp;world. Many&nbsp;are&nbsp;now focusing&nbsp;on&nbsp;ethics / and&nbsp;family&nbsp;farming / as_a way&nbsp;to&nbsp;combat these&nbsp;issues.</div>

Agricultural Science

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While_advances_in agricultural science / have_always been critical to ensuring / we help feed the world, its_impact_and importance / is_even greater now, as population grows_at_a rapid rate / and the availability / of arable land steadily declines. Science_and technology solutions_are essential / to meeting growing demand for food, maintaining market competitiveness / and adapting to land mitigating risks.</div>

Akimbo

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Akimbo,this must be one_of the odder-looking words in the language / and puzzles_us in part/ because_it doesn't seem to have_any relatives. What's more,it_is now virtually a fossil word,until recently almost invariably found_in arms_akimbo,a posture in which a person stands with hands_on hips / and elbows sharply bent outward, one signaling impatience, hostility,or contempt.</div>

Alphabet

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 The problem begins with the alphabet_itself. Building a spelling system for_English / using letters that come from Latin - despite the two languages / not sharing exactly the same set_of sounds - is like building a playroom / using an IKEA office set.
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Antarctic

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The world's fifth largest continent: Antarctica is almost_entirely covered by ice / 2000 meters thick.The area sustains varied wildlife / including seals, whales, and penguins. The Antarctic treaty / signed_in 1959 / and enforced since 1961 / provides for international governance_of_Antarctica.</div>

Aromatic Substance

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Researchers have found_a way to convert / the aromatic substance vanillin / into a redox-active electrolyte material / for liquid batteries. The technology is_an_important step / towards ecologically sustainable energy storage.</div>

Atlantis

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For centuries,
Atlantis has been one_of the western world's
favorite legends,
a tantalizing blend_of fantasy
and mystery.
Stories tell_of_a rich
and glorious
empire /
that
was lost
to the sea —
where some hope
its ruins
still lie,
waiting to be discovered.
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Attendance

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To some_extent, attendance_at cultural venues_and events / is influenced by a person's age / and the composition_of the household / in which they live. For example, those people_in households with dependent children / were more likely / to visit zoological parks and aquariums / than people living in single person households.</div>

Attendance to Theater

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Experts discuss the significance / of_attending the theater as_a civic occasion, associated with the political / and cultural_achievements of Athens. Through archeology and analyses / of contemporary art forms / such_as decoration on pottery, a picture is built_up / of ancient Greek theater.</div>

Augustus

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Augustus
was given
the powers_of_an_absolute monarch,
but
he presented himself
/ as the preserver
of republican traditions.
He treated
the Senate,
or state council,
with great
respect,
and was made Consul
year after year.
He successfully
reduced the political
power of the army
/ by retiring many
soldiers,
but giving them land
or money
/ to keep
their loyalty.
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Australian Mining Industry

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Australia has one_of the world's / most_important mining industries. It_is_a major exporter of coal, iron ore, gold and copper / and is self-sufficient / in all minerals bar petroleum. Since the first discoveries, the coal in 1798, mineral production has risen every year. In the decade to 1992 / it doubled.</div>

Baby Hearing

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Most babies start developing their hearing / while still_in the womb, prompting some hopeful parents / to play classical music / to their pregnant bellies. Some research even suggests / that infants_are listening to adult speech / as early as 10 weeks before birth, gathering the basic building blocks / of their family's native tongue.</div>

Barley Grains

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University of Adelaide researchers / have_uncovered fundamental new information / about the malting characteristics / of barley grains. They say their finding could pave the way / to more stable brewing processes / or new malts for craft brewers. Published_in the Nature publication / Scientific Reports, the researchers discovered_a new link / between one_of the key enzymes / involved_in malt production for brewing / and a specific tissue layer / within the barley grain.</div>

Beauty Contests

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Beauty contests, whether it's Miss Universe or Miss Teen International, are demeaning to women and out_of sync with the times. Opponents say that they are nothing more than symbols_of decline. Since Australians Jennifer Hawkins and Lauryn Eagle / were crowned Miss Universe / and Miss Teen International respectively, there has been a dramatic increase in interest / in beauty pageants in this country.
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Becoming Carbon-neutral

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You used to think that / being green was_a luxury for your company, but climate change has made_you realize that / you can no longer ignore it. The buzz_is_about becoming carbon-neutral, but where do you start? Consider your drivers. Do you want to become carbon-neutral for marketing reasons, for financial reasons / or to help save the planet?
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Behavioral Science

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Behavioral and social sciences research / helps predict, prevent, and manage illness — in_individuals and-in whole populations. This research_also helps people change their behaviors, understand treatments, and learn how to stick with them. Society's role_is significant, too: access to health care / affects decision making and behavior.</div>

Bill

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The bill calls for the establishment / of the National Landslide Hazards&nbsp;Reduction Program / within&nbsp;one&nbsp;year of becoming&nbsp;law. The&nbsp;program&nbsp;serves&nbsp;numerous functions, including&nbsp;to identify / and understand&nbsp;landslide hazards_and risks, reduce&nbsp;losses from landslides, protect communities / at risk_of landslides hazards, and_improve communication / and_emergency preparedness.</div>

Biodiversity

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We understand the importance / of supporting and restoring biodiversity, and we are teaming up / with the world’s leading molecular biologists, technologists, conservation biologists, conservation_organizations, ethicists_and thought leaders / to call for 'Intended Consequences' / to help_us safely use_all_of the available tools / that can provide the advantage we need / to turn the tide_on species loss.</div>

Bird Nests

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Nell says that, in_order to seek protection / from their furry foes, birds_actually prefer to build their nests / in plots_of swamp with_a resident alligator. In fact, in one study / a graduate student planted fake_alligators. The birds seemed to prefer / to build nests close to them. "Where there’s_a water source, there are alligators, so it’s sort_of this moat_of protection / around these colonies."</div>

Black Swan （B）

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Before the discovery of Australia, people in the old world were convinced that /&nbsp;all swans were white, an unassailable belief /&nbsp;as_it seemed completely confirmed by empirical evidence. The sighting of the first black swan /&nbsp;might_have been an interesting surprise for a few scientists, but that_is not where the significance_of the story lies.</div>

Blue

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While blue is one_of the most popular colors, it_is one_of the least appetizing. Food researchs say that / when humans searched for food, they learned to avoid toxic / or spoiled objects, which were often blue, black, or purple. When food dyed blue is served to study subjects / they lose appetite.</div>

Blue (B)

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Blue is the most popular color. Food researchers disagree / when humans searched for food, they learned to avoid / toxic or spoiled_objects, which were often blue, black, or purple. When food dyed blue / is served to study subjects, they lose appetite.</div>

Bookkeeper Fraud

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A national study into fraud by bookkeepers / employed_at small and medium-sized businesses / has uncovered 65 instances of theft / in more than five years, with more than $31 million stolen. Of the cases identified by the research, 56 involved women / and nine instances involved men. However, male bookkeepers who defrauded their employer / stole three times, on average, the amount that women stole.
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Botswana

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Although Botswana's economic outlook remains strong, the devastation that AIDS has caused / threatens to destroy the country's future. In 2001, Botswana had the highest rate_of HIV infection in the world. With the help_of international donors / it launched an ambitious national campaign / that provided free antiviral drugs / to anyone who needed them, and by March 2004, Botswana's infection rate had dropped significantly.
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Brain

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In most_animals, the brain is located_in the head, protected by the skull / and close to the primary sensory apparatus_of vision, hearing, taste and_olfaction. In humans, it_is an organ_of thought. While all vertebrates have_a brain, invertebrates have_either a centralized brain / or collections_of individual ‘ ganglia.
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Brain Secrets

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Scientists know little_about / how exactly it works, especially when_it comes to complex functions / like memory formation. Research_is more advanced_in animals,but_experiments_on humans_are hard. Yet, even today, some parts_of the brain, like the motor cortex, are better understood. Nor is complete knowledge_always needed. Machine learning can recognize patterns_of neural_activity; the brain_itself / gets the hang of controlling BCIS / with_extraordinary ease. And neurotechnology / will reveal more of the brain's secrets.</div>

Business School Admission

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Business school admissions_officers said / the new drive to attract younger students / was_in part the result_of_a realization / that they had inadvertently limited their applicant pool / by requiring several years' work experience. Talented students who might otherwise have gone to business school / instead opted for a law or policy degree / because they were intimidated /&nbsp;by the expectation of work experience.</div>

Carbon Dioxide Emission

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When countries assess their annual carbon dioxide emissions, they count_up their cars and power stations, but bush fires are not included / presumably because they are deemed to be events beyond human control. In Australia, Victoria alone sees several hundred thousand hectares burn each year; in both 2004 and the present summer, the figure has been over 1 million hectares.
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Central Aim

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Our central aim_is to enable you / to develop knowledge and attitudes and skills / that_are conducive to constructive involvement, cooperation and teamwork with others / and will serve you well in future endeavors. To succeed, the process demands all_of_us / a serious exercise in civic responsibility.</div>

Child Psychology

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Within this free course, you will be introduced briefly / to the discipline_of child psychology / and to theories_and approaches / that have been developed / to help_us understand / and support children's lives / by focusing on the individual children. Psychologists can_assess changes / in their child's_abilities over time, including their physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development. </div>

Choice of Book

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This book_is no ordinary book, and should not be read through / from beginning to end. It contains many different adventures, and the path you take / will depend_on the choices you make along the way. The success or failure of your mission / will depend_on the decisions you make, so think carefully before choosing.</div>

Civil War and Lincoln

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The southerners / did not_accept Lincoln_as_a president / because_of certain reasons, based_on historical grounds. Southerners wished to protect their rights / in the government / and become more independent from the north. They considered president_elections to be unfair. Moreover, they thought that their own rights / will be ignored_and limited. All this caused the separation / of the southern states / and marked the beginning of the Civil War.</div>

Climate Effects

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Changes_in climate affect, for example, the plant and animal life / of_a given area. The presence_of coal beds / in North_America and Europe / along with evidence_of glaciation / in these same areas indicates / that they must have experienced / alternately warmer and colder climates / than they now possess.</div>

Closure Activities

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Closure activities / allow participants to consolidate learning, say goodbye to group mates, and_attend to any unfinished business / prior to the ending of the group_experience. Generally, these_activities_involve some reflection / upon what has been learned_or accomplished / during the preceding time together / and_a sharing of those thoughts_or insights / with_other participants.</div>

Colloquialism

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Australians speak_English_of course. But for many tourists / and even some locals, Australian_English has_only tenuous links with mother tone. Our speech_is prepared / with words_and phrases / whose_arcane meanings_are understood / only by the initiate. It_is these colorful colloquialisms / that_Australian slang set to truly explain.</div>

Companies

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Companies
will want
to be known
/ not just
for the financial results
they generate,
but equally
for the imprint
/ they leave_on
society as_a whole.
First, ensuring
that their products contribute positively.
Second, operating
in a way
/ that approaches_a
"net-neutral" impact
/ to the natural
environment.
And third,
cherishing their people.
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Constellation

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A constellation_is_an area on the celestial sphere / in which_a group_of stars / forms_an_imaginary outline_or pattern, typically representing an animal, mythological person_or creature, or_an_inanimate object. The origins_of the earliest constellations / likely go back to prehistory.</div>

Contribution to Book

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Many individuals / have unwittingly contributed to this book / through sharing ideas with_us as colleagues, students, practitioners, tourists, and residents_of destination_areas. They are too numerous to thank individually. And_indeed, it_is not possible / to isolate exactly their specific contributions.</div>

Copyright

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The quest for_a user-friendly copyright regime / began_a decade_ago / when the Hong Kong government launched_a public consultation / on "Copyright Protection in the Digital Environment” / in December 2006. Although this consultation_initially / sought to address internet-related challenges, such_as those caused by peer-to-peer filesharing technology, the reform effort quickly evolved / into_a more comprehensive digital_upgrade / of the Hong Kong copyright regime.</div>

Credit Unions

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Credit unions_are nonprofit_organizations / that were imported to the United States from Germany / in the early 1900s. They were regulated_in 1934 / by the Federal Credit Union_Act, which limits membership to groups / having a common bond_of_occupation / or association. Groups from particular geographical areas / also were eligible to join credit unions. </div>

Danny Danziger

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Using more
than fifty interviews,
award-winning writer Danny Danziger / creates_a
fascinating mosaic_of the people
/ behind New York's magnificent
Metropolitan Museum_of Art
/ from
the aristocratic,
acerbic director
of the museum,
Philippe de Montebello,
to the curators
/ who have_a deep knowledge
and passionate appreciation
of their collections,
from the security guards
to the philanthropists / who keep
the museum's financial
life blood flowing.</div>

Deaf Children

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Deaf children learning a sign language / could certainly pursue the development / of listening and spoken language skills / if desired, and doing so / would carry much less risk / knowing the child would have mastery / in_at least one language. If_a child does not succeed in mastering either a spoken language / or a sign language, we must then_ask / how much benefit the child derived / from_interventions_in_each language / relative to the amount_of time_and resources / dedicated to those_interventions.</div>

December Sales

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Weakness in electronics, auto / and gas station sales / dragged down overall retail sales last month, but excluding those three categories, retailers enjoyed healthy increases across the board, according to government figures released Wednesday. Moreover, December sales numbers were also revised higher.
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Department Stores

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In this course, we will_explore / how such things as depart ment stores, nationally advertised brand-name goods, mass produced cars and suburbs / transformed the American_economy, society and politics. The course is organized / both thematically and chronologically. Each period deals with_a new development / in the history of consumer culture.</div>

Different Dimensions

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The fact_is that / those different types_of services / affect many different dimensions / of well-being of people. And defining the human well-being / is_also extremely challenging. However, we identified that there are certain items / providing basic material for life, whether it_is food, shelter or happiness.</div>

Diplomacy

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For diplomacy / the starting point must be that / globalization requires bridges / and removes barriers. A policy of containment / is_a difficult strategy in the age_of the fibre-optic cable, the jumbo jet and the satellite dish. There will always be the exception, such_as the murderous regime_in Iraq / where the only safe strategy is / to keep_it_in the isolation ward / until_it _accepts the norms_of_international behavior, or the military dictatorship_in Burma / which_has persistently failed to respond to dialogue. It takes two to critically engage.</div>

Disaster

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The definition_of_a
disaster varies by organization.
Various entities have different "pain thresholds"
/ that
define when_an
incident becomes_a disaster.
A bank,
for example,
will have different
criteria than_a poison-control hot
line. With this fact_in
mind, any
organization should
begin the process_of implementing "first alert"
and response teams
/ after it has completed
a business impact analysis.
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Divorce

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Researchers
have found
that
/ divorce
has different kinds_of negative impacts
on the planet,
including higher demand
for resources
/ and_a lower rate_of efficiency
/ in the use_of household
resources. People
have been talking about
/ how to protect
the environment
/ and combat
climate change,
but divorce is_an overlooked factor
/ that needs
to be considered.
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Domestication

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Domestication is_an evolutionary, rather than_a political development. They were more likely / to survive and prosper / in_an_alliance with humans / than on their own. Humans provided the animals / with food_and protection, in_exchange / for which the animals provided the humans / their milk and eggs and yes - their flesh. </div>

Drug Overdose Deaths

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The slight decline_in drug_overdose deaths / in 2018 / coincides with Chinese regulations / on the powerful opioid carfentanil, rather than the result_of domestic_US_efforts / to curb the epidemic, a new analysis reveals. What many / — including President Donald Trump / — perceived_as_a decline / in_overdose deaths_in 2018, appears to be a return / to the historic_exponential curve.</div>

Ear Fluid

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Normally, if we spin_around_in_an_office chair / and suddenly stop, we feel like_we're still moving. That's because fluid_in the inner ear / responsible for detecting movement / continues to whirl_around due to inertia, making your brain think_it's still_in motion. </div>

Economic Depression

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An economic depression_is_a period_of sustained, long-term downturn_in economic_activity / in one_or more economies. It_is more severe than_a recession, which_is_a slowdown_in economic_activity / over the course_of_a normal business cycle. / Economic depressions / are characterized by their length, and by abnormally large_increases / in unemployment rate.</div>

Educational Demand

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Public demand for education has remained strong, reflecting
the importance_of education / as_a means_of social progress.
Aware of the social value of_education/ to the
world_of the work, the
government continues to innovate/ and update the education system/ in_order to
produce_a qualified_and
competent work force.</div>

Electric Car

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 First-year university students / have designed and built_a&nbsp; groundbreaking electric car / that recharges itself. Fifty students from the University of Sydney's Faculty of Engineering / spent five months / cobbling together bits_of plywood, foam_and fiberglass / to build the ManGo concept car. They developed the specifications / and hand built the car. It's_a pretty radical design: a four-wheel drive / with_a motor in each wheel.</div>

Elephant

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The elephant_is the largest living land mammal. During evolution, its skeleton has greatly altered / from the usual mammal, designed for two main reasons. One_is to cope with the great weight / of huge grinding cheek teeth / and elongated tusk, making the skull particularly massive. The other is to support the enormous bulk / of such_a huge body.
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Emigrants

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In the late 16th and 17th centuries, many English, French and Dutch emigrants went to North_America / in search_of gold_and silver. But they did not find_it. Instead, settlers were forced to support themselves / by cultivating crops / that they could sell_in Europe, like tobacco, indigo and rice.</div>

Energy Efficiency

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This finding is understandable in certain cases / in spite_of its high significance that_is because energy efficiency of building operation / just represents_a single_aspect_of sustainability. 
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English Revolution (B)

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The speaker reminisces_about his views / of the English Revolution when he was_a student / and how it seemed quite clear / which side he was_on - ‘the aristocrats, not the puritans’. Later he realized / there was more to it than that / and there were several ways / of_interpreting the Revolution: as_a struggle between the king and parliament, as_a class war / or as_an unpredictable situation / without clear sides.</div>

Enough Fluid

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Your body is nearly two-thirds water. And so it_is really important that / you consume_enough fluid to stay hydrated and healthy. If you don't get_enough fluid / you may feel tired,get headaches, and not perform_at your best.</div>

European Wildcats

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European wildcats, thought to be extinct 50 or so years_ago / in the Jura mountains, have since recolonized part_of their former territory. This resurgence / in_an_area occupied by domestic cats / has gone hand-in-hand / with genetic crosses between the two species. A team_of biologists / modeled the interactions between the two species / to predict that / hybridization will_entail / the irreversible genetic replacement_of wildcats.</div>

Examination

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The department
determines
/ whether or not
the candidate
has passed
the examination.
In cases where
/ an_appearance
for the final public oral examination
/ would constitute
a substantial financial hardship for the candidate,
the director
of graduate
studies /
may recommend
to the dean
of the Graduate
School
/
that the examination
be waived.
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Fast Food

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Hundreds_of
&nbsp;millions_of American people / eat fast food every day / without giving it too much thought, unaware of the subtle / and not so subtle ramifications_of their purchases. They just grab their tray off the counter, find_a table, take_a seat, unwrap the paper, and dig_in. The whole experience_is transitory / and soon forgotten.</div>

Faster Communications

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As we progress_into the 21st century, communications_are becoming faster and faster. Think_of the millions_of different media images / you are bombarded with_every day. It_is_as_important now to be able to read / and make sense_of those_images, as_it has been to be able / to read_ordinary text.</div>

Fence

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 Fence, humanly erected barrier&nbsp;/ &nbsp;between two divisions_of land, used to mark_a legal or other boundary, to keep animals_or people&nbsp;/ &nbsp;in_or out, and sometimes_as_an ornament. In newly settled lands&nbsp;/ &nbsp;fences_are usually made_of materials_at hand, e.g., stone, earth, or wood. </div>

Fiscal Year

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At the beginning
of each fiscal year,
funds_are allocated
to each State_account /
in_accordance
with the University's financial plan.
Funds_are allocated
to each_account
/ by objects
of expenditure.
Account managers
are responsible
for ensuring that
/ adequate funds
are available
in the appropriate object
/ before initiating transactions
to use the funds.
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Flags

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In the Middle Ages, the design_and use_of flags / were considered_a means_of identifying social status. Flags were, therefore, the symbols not_of nations, but_of the no’ bility. The design_of each flag / resembled the "devices" on the noble's Coat_of_Arms, and the size_of the flags / was_an indication_of how high the owner stood in the nobility.</div>

Flattened World

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The beginning of the twenty-first century / will be remembered, not for military conflicts / or political events, but for a whole new age_of globalization - a 'flattening' of the world. The explosion of advanced technologies / now means that / suddenly knowledge pools_and resources / have connected all over the planet, levelling the playing field as never before.</div>

Flood Control

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We've spent_a lot_of money / over the last seventy years on flood control, and it's protected millions_of people / and has saved_us billions_of dollars. We've built dams to hold back the waters. We've built levees / to keep the water off the people, and we've raised the ones / that were originally started_in seventeen_eighteen.</div>

Flu Season

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This flu season_is_a particularly severe one, and it's not over yet — health_officials say / flu activity will likely remain_elevated / for at least several more weeks. But_if_you already caught the flu, are you in the clear / for the rest_of the season?</div>

Foreign Plant

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Although it_hails from_a remote
region /
of the western Himalayas,
this plant now looks_entirely at_home / on the banks_of_English rivers.
Brought to the UK
in 1839,
it quickly escaped
from Victorian
gardens /
and colonized river
banks_and damp
woodlands.
Now it_is spreading across Europe,
New Zealand,Canada
and the US.
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Founding Fathers

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The founding fathers / established constitutional protections for the press / because they understood that / leaving the watchdog function to partisan politicians / wouldn’t necessarily serve the public interest; both sides have too many incentives / to preserve the status quo / and ignore problems that elude quick fixes.</div>

Girls v.s. Boys

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Teenage girls are continuing to outperform boys_in English / while the gender gap / in_achievements_in math and science / has almost disappeared. The figures show that / last year 80% of 14 year old girls / reached at least the expected level 5 in English, compared with 65% of boys. But_in math, the girls are just 1% ahead_of boys, while in science / the difference_is 2%.
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Global Changes

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Globalization refers to a set_of changes / rather than_a single change. Many of these changes are social, cultural and political / rather than purely economic, and one_of the main drivers / in_addition to the global marketplace / is the communication revolution.</div>

Global Management

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The one-year programme
of the master
in global management
/ is designed_only for those
who have the graduate
degree in the thesis.
It increases
the temporary skill
of new managers
/ in_an international capacity,
something that recruiters
are looking for more
and more.
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Globalization

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The benefits_and disadvantages_of globalization / are the subject_of ongoing debate. The downside to globalization can be seen / in the increased risk / for the transmission_of diseases. Globalization has_of course led to great good, too. Richer nations now can come to the aid / of poorer nations_in crisis. Increasing diversity in many countries / has meant more opportunity to learn_about / and celebrate_other cultures.</div>

Grand Canyon

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The Grand Canyon is 277 miles long, up to 18 miles wide / and attains_a depth / of over_a mile. While the specific geologic processes and timing / that formed the Grand Canyon / are the subject of debate by geologists, recent evidence suggests / the Colorado River established its course through the canyon / at least 17 million years ago.</div>

Hainan

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If the dream
is to turn
this palm-fringed
corner of Hainan
/ into a tourist
trap
/ comparable
to Florida's balmy space coast,
there_is still a lot
to do. Several
idle building sites suggest
that
/ some investors
have gambled
rashly. Signs
have been taken down
from_a
patch_of scrub
/ that was once earmarked
for_an_amusement
centre.
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Hazard Assessment

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A Hazard_Assessment should be performed / for work involving distillations_of organic liquids / and should thoroughly address issues / relating to residual water /&nbsp;and possible decomposition of the solvent_in question, as well as the physical placement /&nbsp;of the distillation apparatus / and heating equipment to be employed.</div>

Healthcare

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In the fast-changing world_of modern healthcare, the job_of_a doctor / is more and more like the job_of_a chief executive. The people who run hospitals and physicians' practices / don't just need to know medicine. They must also be able to balance budgets, motivate_a large and diverse staff / and make difficult marketing and legal decisions.
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Hemisphere

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The brain is divided_into two hemispheres, called the left_and right hemispheres. Each hemisphere provides_a different set_of functions, behaviors, and controls. The right hemisphere / is often called the creative side_of the brain, while the left hemisphere / is the logical or analytic side_of the brain.</div>

Heterogeneous Student

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 To work effectively / with the heterogeneous student populations found_in our schools, educators have the responsibility of acknowledging / the cultural backgrounds_of their students / and the cultural setting in which the school is located / in_order to develop effective instructional strategies. </div>

Humanities

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We believe in the inherent value of research / in the humanities and social sciences. And_our research data agenda / is given by the pursuit / of new knowledge that will be of benefit / of_Australia and the world. We offer one_of the most comprehensive programs / in the humanities and social sciences / in_Australia and the Asian Pacific region.</div>

Hybrid Rice

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A new breed_of rice / that_is_a hybrid_of_an annual Asian rice / and_a perennial African rice / could be a more sustainable option. The hybrid rice was able to produce grain / for 8 consecutive harvests / over four years at_a yield / comparable to the standard annual Asian rice, with much lower costs and labor.</div>

Hydrogen Fuel

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The power of the sun, wind__and sea / may soon combine to produce / clean-burning hydrogen fuel, according to researchers. A team / integrated water purification technology / into a new proof-of-concept design / for a seawater electrolyzer, which_uses_an_electric current / to split_apart the hydrogen_and oxygen / in water molecules.</div>

Industrial Revolution

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As to the Industrial Revolution, one cannot dispute today / the fact that it has succeeded / in_inaugurating in_a number of countries / a level of mass prosperity / which was undreamt_of / in the days preceding the Industrial Revolution. But, on the immediate impact_of the Industrial Revolution, there were substantial divergences among writers.</div>

Information Technology

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 The emergence_of information technology / has created new products, processes and distribution systems. New products include the computer, the Internet / and digital TV; new processes include Internet banking, automated inventory control / and automated teller machines; and new distribution systems / include cable and satellite TV. </div>

Infrastructure

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The grid-based_infrastructure / enables large-scale scientific_applications / to be run_on distributed resources. However, in practice, grid resources are not very easy to use for the end-users / who have to learn how to generate security credentials. There is_an imminent need / to provide transparent access to these resources / so that the end-users are shielded / from the complicated details.</div>

Injury or Disease

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Injury or disease / that_afflicts_a relatively small number of brain cells / causes_a chain reaction that stops_activity / across_a vast network_of neural circuits, according to new research. The study may help to explain / why people can suffer from temporary / but severe loss_of cognitive function / in cases_of traumatic brain_injury or disease.</div>

Innovative Product

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An innovative new product or service / can give_a firm a head start / over its rivals, which can be difficult / for a new entrant to overcome. If the new technology / is also patented, then other firms / cannot simply copy its design. It_is legally protected.</div>

Internal Combustion Engine

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Internal combustion engine / enables the driver to decide / which source_of power is appropriate / for the travel
requirements of_a given journey. Major US auto manufacturers
/ are now developing feasible hybrid electric vehicles, and
some_are exploring fuel-cell technology / for their electric cars.</div>

Introvert and Extrovert

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 Introvert / (or those_of_us / with_introverted tendencies) tends to recharge by spending time_alone. They lose_energy from being around people / for long periods_of time, particularly large crowds. Extroverts, on the other hand, gain_energy from_other people. Extroverts_actually find their_energy is sapped / when they spend too much time_alone. They recharge by being social.</div>

Introvert and Extrovert (B)

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 Although introvert and extrovert personality types / differ from one another on various grounds, the major difference between the two / is their source_of rejuvenation. While for extroverts, this may mean interaction_or excursions / with friends and family, the same may mean reading a book / or listening to music for introverts. </div>

Introverts' Thinking

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As_introverts_are thinking, they reach back_into long-term memory / to locate_information. An_introvert / will_often compare old_and new experiences / when making a decision, which slows the processing down / but leads to carefully thought-out decisions. This means that / introverts have_an_active dialogue with themselves / and usually walk_around with many thoughts_in their minds.</div>

Language Appearance

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It seems that language appeared from nowhere / since no other species has anything resembling human language. However, other animals do possess basic systems for perceiving / and producing sounds that enable them to communicate. These systems may have been in place / before the appearance_of language.
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Language Diversity

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Despite_a number of_events_in recent years / devoted to language diversity, language_endangerment, and multilingualism, such_as the International Year of Languages, public_awareness_of the issues / is still remarkably limited. Only one_in four of the population / know that half the languages_of the world / are so seriously endangered / that they are unlikely to survive the present century.</div>

Largest Moon

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Previous research has_offered circumstantial evidence / that Ganymede, the largest moon_in the solar system, contains more water / than all_of Earth's_oceans put together. However, temperatures there are so cold / that the water on the surface_is frozen solid. Also, Ganymede’s_ocean / is thought to be 100 miles / below the moon’s crust. This means that / the water vapor discovered by Hubble / is not likely to represent the evaporation / of this_ocean.</div>

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