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  • How do people actually acquire ... individual talents?
    their
  • You could argue that you become good ... something by determination and constant practise.
    at
  • Some people claim that the ability ... sing, dance or draw is acquired.
    to
  • A Spanish company has designed a bed that makes ....... !
    itself
  • But what about things that we cannot see, like your talent ... music?
    for
  • There are small children with ... or no training who sing or dance beautifully.
    little
  • What makes ... individual behave in a certain way?
    an
  • Well, there's good news, thanks ........ a Spanish company which has designed a new bed.
    to
  • Every five to seven years .......... average, heavy rainfall soaks the landscape.
    on
  • Scientists are not clear what the answer to this question ...
    is
  • If you are anything ...... me, you do, but you hate making your bed!
    like
  • Despite ........ right next to the Pacific Ocean, it's actually the world's driest desert.
    being
  • The design of the bed making machine ....... being finalised now and should be available for sale in the near future.
    is
  • For others, the job is simply ....... boring that they don't do it.
    so
  • Do you help ...... with jobs that need doing around the house?
    out
  • Most children of musicians and actors seem to be talented ... their parents.
    like
  • ... and then, all ......... a sudden, something magical happens: the desert is transformed into a carpet of colourful flowers.
    of
  • I was really gifted at singing - it just came naturally to ...
    me
  • Are your abilities and personality traits determined ... your genes?
    by
  • ... and attracts thousands of visitors, eager ............ enjoy such a rare occurance.
    to
  • We have the nurture theory, ... argues that a person's behaviour and personality are developed by experience.
    which
  • But .......... is certainly no doubt that the Atacama desert is dry.
    there
  • When you think of a desert, .......... first comes to mind?
    what
  • On the ... hand we have the nurture theory.
    other
  • .... seems most probable that both theories have their validity.
    It
  • This incredible sight lasts for just a ............. short weeks.
    few
  • So it may come ......... a surprise to learn that it does actually rain in this desert.
    as
  • As the inventor explained: "Many people hate leaving home without ........ made their bed."
    having
  • It is actually pretty cold, with temperatures ranging ....... 0 to 25 degrees centigrade.
    from
  • There is evidence to support both of these theories and the debate ... still to be resolved.
    is / has
  • Other people think it is boring so they keep ...... it off until later.
    putting
  • Many people are often in too ....... of a hurry to bother making their bed.
    much
  • I was singing and drawing ... I was little but had never been in a choir or art class.
    when
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