The loss of snows on the 5,892m peak, ______ have been there for about 11,700 years, could have disastrous effects on Tanzania.

Those ___ take pride in being decisive often try their best to consider all the factors beforehand.

Finally, some people just pick a name the sound of ____ they like, regardless of its meaning, its origins, or its popularity.

He later created a standard of measuring children’s intelligence based on the data ____ he had collected from the French children he studied.

The pollutants run with rainwater into rivers and streams,

_____ carry the poisons into the ocean.

It is surrounded by about 5,000 other islands, some of _____ are just rocks sticking out of the ground.

The church was built with pine trees brought from the mainland, ____ was quite common for the 18th century.

Nowadays many companies adopt a flexible work schedule __ allows their employees to decide when to arrive at work—from as early as 6 a.m. to as late as 11 a.m.

In 2005, at least 55 million tons of apples were grown worldwide, ____ generated a value of about $10 billion.

It was at the end of one of these long voyages ___the pineapple came to Hawaii to stay.

The most familiar aspect of Tai Chi Chuan is the hand form, ___ is a series of slow-flowing movements with poetic names like “dragons stirring up the wind” and “wave hands like clouds.”

Paperclips were a Norwegian invention __ original function was to bind together.

Scientists are working hard to find out ______ leads to this destruction.

In other words, the scarcity of goods is ____ causes humans to attribute value.

Although your plans look good, you have to be realistic and consider _____ you can actually do.

______ is needed is a large, high pot, about four tablespoons of vegetable oil and a small handful of organic popcorn kernels.

They are stony structures full of dark hideaways _____ fish and sea animals can lay their eggs and escape from predators.

There was once a time _____ all human beings were gods.

Another reason ______ alcohol is the main gateway drug is that the population of teenagers it can affect is very wide.

Peacocks are also highly valued in China and Japan, ______ they are kept as symbols by the ruling families to represent their status and wealth.

Research suggests ______ people with outgoing personalities tend to be more optimistic, often expecting that good things will happen.

Researchers at Purdue University recently concluded ____ a compound in green tea slows down the growth of cancer cells.

We hope that there will be no war in the world and ___ all people live in peace and harmony with each other.

He then coated the glue on a paper sample and found _____ it was not only a good bookmark, but it was great for writing notes.

The disadvantage of this convention, however, is ____ a number is hard to remember.

On a sunny afternoon last month, we all took off our shoes and walked on the grass with _________ feet.

It is both legally and __________ wrong to spread rumors about other people on the Internet.

Kevin had been standing on a ladder trying to reach for a book on the top shelf when he lost his

____ and fell to the ground.

But frowning, the man answered, “I’m from Argos and there the people are unfriendly, ____ , and vicious. They’re thieves and murderers, all of them.”

The book is not only informative but also ___, making me laugh and feel relaxed while reading it.

To stick to a tight budget, Robert bought a more __________ LED TV instead of a fancy, expensive 3D TV.

David’s new book made it to the best-seller list because of its beautiful ___________ and amusing stories.

Traveling is a good way for us to ________ different cultures and broaden our horizons.

The story about Hou-I shooting down nine suns is a well-known Chinese _________, but it may not be a true historical event.

If you fly from Taipei to Tokyo, you’ll be taking an international, rather than a __________ flight.

The chairperson of the meeting asked everyone to speak up instead of _________ their opinions among themselves.

The gods suggested that they hide it ____ in the earth or take it to the top of the highest mountain.

Brahma thought for a long time and finally decided to hide their divinity in the center of their own being, for humans would never think to ___ it there.

The objective is to promote peace all over the world, and to ____ barriers between every nationality.

Each country has its unique naming preferences. Korea and Japan ___ animal names and China likes names of gods such as Longwang (dragon king) and Fengshen (god of the wind).

To make fresh lemonade, cut the lemon in half, ________ the juice into a bowl, and then add as much water and sugar as you like.

For an easy and ___ alternative, nutritionists suggest that we pop our own popcorn.

The chemicals can be absorbed into the body and ____ physical discomfort, such as stomach cramps and diarrhea.

We hope that there will be no war in the world and that all people live in peace and _________ with each other.

Thus, they learned how to preserve the body by drying it out, oiling and then ____ the body in linen, before placing it in the coffin.

Students were asked to _________ or rewrite their compositions based on the teacher’s comments.

The results of this survey are not reliable because the people it questioned were not a typical or ________ sample of the entire population that was studied.

But photos showing outdoor activities, such as sailing on a sunny day or walking in the woods, can greatly distract workers and thus ___ their productivity.

The clouds parted and a _________ of light fell on the church, through the windows, and onto the floor.

All of them successfully ____ the destruction of postwar redevelopment and remained unchanged.

Michael has decided to ________ a career in physics and has set his mind on becoming a professor.

It ____ stress and creates calmness and confidence.

Tai Chi Chuan is not only a physical but also a ____ exercise.

John should _________ more often with his friends and family after work, instead of staying in his room to play computer games.

I was worried about my first overseas trip, but my father _________ me that he would help plan the trip so that nothing would go wrong.