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The security of the earth will be threatened by terrorism, …….. terrorist groups will become more powerful and more dangerous.

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………… of the financial crisis, all they could do was hold on and hope that things would improve.

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The …………. predict that things will be much worse than they are nowadays.

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What do you think about people’s life’s ………. in the future?

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My cousin tends to look on the bright side in any circumstance.

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“Don’t be such a pessimist. I am sure you’ll get over it. Cheer up!”

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With the dawn of space exploration, the notion that atmospheric conditions on Earth may be unique in the solar system was strengthened.

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Those companies were closed due to some seriously financial problems.

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Many animals were born in captivity. Resultantly, they do not always breed well.

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We have to suffer from traffic congestion and pollution every day.

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The advances of commercial airplanes resulted in a shrinking world.

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Nylon is a man-made fibre, the use of which has helped more people to have cheaper and more colourful clothes to wear.

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For environmental safety, we need to find ways to reduce emission of fumes and smoke of factories.

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Ann: Have you decided to get the job? Terry: Yes, I’ve just decided. I’ll accept thatjob_________ it is not suitable with my major. 

It is not an interesting job,________ the salary is very good.

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In spite of ____________, he was determined to finish his work.

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________ what she prepared for the job interview, Megan didn’t pass it.

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Bob has been working very hard these days. ________, he can’t afford to buy anew car.

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_________ he wasn’t feeling very well, David was determined to take part in theinter-university athletics meet.

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_______ his injuries, he bears no animosity towards his attackers.

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________, he has continued to work on his thesis.

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True Blood is my favourite TV series, ____ I don't have much time to watch itoften.

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_____ he was in poor health, he worked just as hard as everyone else.  

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Though _______, they are good friends.

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______ tomorrow is a public holiday; all the shops will be shut all day.

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We watched TV the whole evening ______ we had nothing better to do.