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100

 BEGIN 

The building of the Wall of stone and earth ______ in the 6th century BC and lasted until the 16th century AD.

began 

100

 APPEAR 

They were created in the 19th century in England, but the ______ of the first published crossword puzzle took place in 1913 in the New York World newspaper.

appearance

100

My birthday is ... June 3rd.

a) in

b) on

c) at

b) on

100

 MAN 

They got their name because all the ______ in the team wore black shorts, shirts, socks and shoes when they play rugby.

men

100

 WIDE 

Animals are ______ used in advertising in magazines and on television.

widely

200

 DECORATE 

Usually on this day parades and outdoor picnics with friends and families take place. Most houses________ with flags and flowers.

are decorated.

200

 SCIENCE 

The main routes connect Europe and Africa, Europe and South-Eastern Asia and Australia, North and South America. How do we know about these routes? ______ study birds. They catch birds, place small bands with numbers on the birds’ legs and then let the birds fly away. 

scientists

200

Turn ... the right!

a) to

b) at

c) in

a) to

200

 BURY 

The extreme north is a cold bare region — the tundra. For more than six months it ______ in snow.

is buried

200

 ENTERTAIN 

However, it was never used as a fortress. In 1824, it became a place of public ______ .

entertainment


300

 PROVE 

On May 17, 1970 Ra successfully crossed the Atlantic, ______ that ancient civilizations had enough skill to reach America long before Columbus.

proving

300

 CERTAIN 

Skywalk is Chicago’s highest open-air viewing area. It is 1,000 feet in the air! Everyone here can feel the strong wind and hear the dynamic buzz of the city below. The friendly staff will ______ tell the real story behind Chicago’s “Windy City” nickname.

certainly

300

Congratulations ... your new job!

a) with

b) for

c) on

c) on

300

 KNOW 

Every student receives 15 hours of lessons each week from qualified and imaginative teachers. Evening activities give students the opportunity to relax after a long day and get ______ one another in a relaxed, multi-national environment.

to know

300

 ACTIVE 

Homework refers to any work or ______ that students are asked to do outside the classroom, either on their own or with other students or parents.

activity

400

 LATE 

18 years ______________ Frank started his business.

later

400

 PREPARE 

After years of __________________ and weeks of rehearsals the production has to be ready for the public and the critics.

preparation

400

We're going ... Italy for our holidays.

a) in

b) to

c) for

b) to

400

 GET 

The idea came to her when she tried to do her homework in the family car, while her mother shopped for groceries. It ____________ dark gradually, and she couldn't see her notebook very well.

was getting

400

 ADVENTURE 

But for the more ______ tourists there is a different side to France that will reward all who make the journey.

adventurous

500

 NOT CHANGE

Modern astronomers are much better equipped. But some of the questions that they ask themselves __________________, like, for example, whether there has ever been life on Mars.

haven't changed

500

 POPULAR 

His works have been translated into more than 40 languages and have sold tens of millions of copies in different countries. His ______ continues in the 21st century.

popularity

500

There were a lot of people ... our party.

a) at

b) in

c) on

a) at

500

 NOT FORGET 

After the tour they had so many questions for the senator! I could not help smiling at the interesting topics they raised. I’m sure they __________________ this great experience for a long time…

will not forget

500

 EFFECTIVE 

The convenience and ______________ of the Web is amazing. If we want to see a movie, find a place to eat or get in touch with a friend, we go to the Web before we call on the phone.

effectiveness

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