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FAMILY HISTORY

In an age when technology is developing faster than ever before, many people are being (21) _____to the idea of looking back into the past. One way they can do this is by investigating their own family history. They can try to (22) _____out more about where their family came from and what they did. This is now a fast-growing hobby, especial in countries with a (23) _____ short history, like Australia and the United States.

It is (24) _____thing to spend some time (25) _____through a book on family history and to take the (26) _____to investigate your own family’s past. It is (27) _____another to carry out the research work successfully. It is easy to set about it in a disorganised way and (28) _____yourself many problems which could have been (29) _____with a little forward planning.

If your own family stories tell you that you are (30) _____with a famous character, whether hero or criminal, do not let this idea take over your research. Just treat it as an interesting possibility. A simple system for  collecting and storing your path. The most important thing, though, is to get started. Who knows what you might find?

In an age when technology is developing faster than ever before, many people are being (21)________  to the idea of looking back into the past.

Meal time is a great time(A) for family members totalk(B) about that(C) is going(D) on in their lives.

His eel soup is better than any other soups I have ever eaten.

The last time I went to the museum was a year ago.

She gets up early to prepare breakfast so that her children can come to school on time.

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John is _______ only child in his family so his parents love him a lot.

Meal time also gives(A)children a chance to learn(B)how(C)some of their favorite dishes making(D).

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The worker was _______ his boss expected, so he offered a raise

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They are not allowed to go out in the evening by their parents.

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When I _______ home last night, I _______ that Jane _______ a beautiful candlelight dinner.

Playing games(A)together is teachable moments to share(B)lessons about sportsmanship, teamwork, perseverance, and tolerant(C)of others(D).

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Where is Jimmy? - He is ____ work. He is busy ____ his monthly report.

Although my parents are busy at work, they try to find time for their children.

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In the 19th century, it_______ two or three months to cross North America by covered wagon.

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These quick and easy _______ can be effective in the short term, but they have a cost.

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Now you _______ from New York to Los Angeles in a matter of hours.