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MARRAKECH

Where can you go in January for almost guaranteed sunshine – without travelling for most of the day to get there? The answer is Marrakech in Morocco, a four-hour (16) ____ from Britain, where the average temperature is a pleasant 66°F.

Marrakech is a city of (17) ____ beauty, with its pink buildings and green palm trees contrasting with the snow-covered (18) ____ of the Atlas Mountains in the distance. For tourists, there's the added attraction of excellent food at reasonable prices, and high quality accommodation, such as Hotel La Momounia, (19) ____ as one of the top hotels in the world.

(20) ____ Marrakech is one of Morocco's busiest and most modern cities, the influence of the Middle Ages is still very evident. (21) ____ can admire the battlements, towers, and mosques, which were built (22) ____ centuries ago. And forget about shopping malls – for perfumes, fabrics, antiques, spices and crafts, (23) ____ the ‘souks’, open-air market places where you'll almost (24) ____ find something to take back home.

For those who want to (25) ____ sport Marrakech has plenty to offer. In addition to golf and tennis, there is also skiing on the slopes of the high Atlas Mountains, where the views of the surrounding area are quite spectacular. Alternatively, you could just relax by a heated swimming pool and dream of your next visit.

Question 25

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The use of lasers in surgery has become relatively commonplace in recent years

The telephone _______by Alexander Graham Bell.

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The suspect confessed   __________.

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The smell of the sea _________her childhood.

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The school__________all the student to take an interest in arts.

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_________for running a red light, Jane decided it was not in her best interest to argue since she was not wearing her seat belt.

The price plunged from 300 to 20 in 1995. It plateaued over the next 3 years.

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I think the price of this painting is ______ of that one

The phone suddenly rang while I______ my homework

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The performances of puppetry show everyday life in the countryside and _____.

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The organizers failed to do the necessary arrangements for dealing with so many people.

The number of homeless people after the flood _____ dramatically.

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The Minister of the Education and Training Department appeared on TV last night to _______ his new policy.

The mayor apologize don’t having slept in an international summit and resigned afterwards.

The market does not have any carrots.

There ............................................................................

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The man that you are looking for living next door.

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The major shortcoming of ASEAN as an organisation is the inability to go through many declarations, agreements, and instruments that they have proliferated over the years.

The light went out while he _______ dinner with his family.

________ the letter, Tom will have left for Paris.

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The kidnapper gave himself up to the authorities.

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The incident happening last week left her ______ confused and hurt.

The Germany’s war hysteria has accounted for its people’s hostility towards foreigners.

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The gate was closed to stop the children running into the road.

The four-ton statue of hero Tran Vu, ___________in 1667, still stands in Quan Thanh Temple.

The first self-sufficient village in Britain _______ the Norman's idea. They were some strange invaders who ______ to change the country in a better way.

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The fire was believed to have been caused by an ........ fault

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The explosion was of such ____ that it was heard five miles away.

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_____________the email - supposedly from Boyd's Bank - to be genuine, she was tricked into disclosing her credit card details

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The doctor _______ him to take more exercise.

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The doctor has advised_____________________too much coffee.

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The Concorde can fly across the Atlantic without re-fueling and carrying 11 tons of freight.

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The composer Verdi has written the opera Aida to celebrate the opening of the Suez Canal, but the opera was not performed until 1871.

The company employs a_________ of nearly 6000

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Marie didn't turn up at John's birthday party. I feel so sorry for that.

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Many young people nowadays are prepared to ___________ getting married to pursue their professional careers.

Many young people are fond of ________________ football and other kinds of sports.

Many young people lack skills, good education, and financial to settle in the urban areas where many jobs are found.

Many young people have objected to _____ marriage, which is declared by the parents of the bride and groom.

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Many women prefer to use cosmetics to enhance their beauty and make them look younger.