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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Construction of the road bridge started in 1933. At the time, many people doubted whether it was technically possible to span the 1,600-metre-wide strait. But despite this, the project ______ ______.
went ahead
15
The eye-catching orange-red colour of the bridge also ___________ its popularity.
boosted
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There is also a sidewalk for pedestrians on the bridge but it's quite a __________ to walk across it.
challenge
15
In extreme weather conditions, the bridge can ________ almost eight metres.
sway
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The Golden Gate Bridge is at its most __________ in the morning when it is often shrouded by mist.
enchanting
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At night, it's also spectacular because the lighting makes it seem as if the towers are ________________ into the darkness.
disappearing
15
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
15
Recent research suggests that, _________ than something to be frowned on, doodling should be actively encouraged.
rather
15
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
15
Doodling, however, is not the same as daydreaming. It is quite common ________ people to start daydreaming when they are stuck in a boring lecture ___ listening to a tedious discussion.
for, or
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They pay little attention to what is _______ on around them.
going
15
But the research suggests that doodling should no ________ be considered an unnecessary distraction.
longer
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Not ______ is doodling sufficient to stop daydreaming without affecting our task performance, it may actually help keep us __ track with a boring task.
only, on
25
Work is underway to climate-proof rice so it can grow in even the most ________ (FAVOUR) of conditions.
UNFAVOURABLE
15
Drought affects 23 million hectares of rice annually, and salt is equally ________. (PROBLEM)