The Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco achieved worldwide fame almost immediately after its completion in 1937, not just because it was a technical masterpiece but also __________ of its elegant design.
as a result
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Recent research suggests that, _________ than something to be frowned on, doodling should be actively encouraged.
rather
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Scientists are attempting to produce a super rice by mixing genes from drought-tolerant plants with those from another that exploits nitrogen __________. (EFFECT)
EFFECTIVELY
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In extreme weather conditions, the bridge can ________ almost eight metres.
sway
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A study which compared _____ well people remembered details of a dull speech found that people who doodled throughout retained much more information than thoses trying to concentrate on listening
how
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The bridge has long since _________ its record of being the longest bridge but it is still one of the world's most famous landmarks.
lost
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baam
Lose 25 points!
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fairy
Take points!
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shark
Other team loses 10 points!
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baam
Lose 25 points!
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heart
Other team wins 10 points!
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shark
Other team loses 25 points!
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fairy
Take points!
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banana
Go to last place!
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My friends and I are looking for alternative accommodation because our apartment building is being pulled down. (ELSE)
My friends and I are looking for somewhere else to live because our apartment building is being pulled down.
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Comparing the new rice's _________ (PERFORM) with that of ordinary rice, the super rice produced 17% more than the ordinary variety.
PERFORMANCE
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It is hoped that developments such as this will _______ (LESS) the impact of climate change in developing countries.
LESSEN
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thief
Give points!
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seesaw
Swap points!
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fairy
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baam
Lose 25 points!
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Drought affects 23 million hectares of rice annually, and salt is equally ________. (PROBLEM)
PROBLEMATIC
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Ben married his fiancรฉe without his parents' knowledge. UNAWARE
Ben's parents are unaware of his marriage to his fiancรฉe.
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The help-desk service is not, as many people believe, restricted to customers who buy products from the company directly. (COMMONLY)
The help desk service is not as it is commonly believed, restricted to customers who buy products from the company directly.