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(   ) usual, we sent several messages back and forth, (e   ) the latest news. When we would “chat” like that, she wouldn’t necessarily know (   ) it was me or her dad operating the keyboard – that is (u   ) she asked. That night she didn’t ask and I didn’t (i   ) myself either.

(As) usual, we sent several messages back and forth, (exchanging) the latest news. When we would “chat” like that, she wouldn’t necessarily know (if) it was me or her dad operating the keyboard – that is (unless) she asked. That night she didn’t ask and I didn’t (identify) myself either.

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💗💗💗Professor Robin Dunbar, also from Oxford University and a (c   ) of the study, said that people whose ancestors lived within the (A   ) Circle have eyeballs 20% bigger than people whose ancestors lived near the (e   ). They have an (a   ) increase (   ) the size of the visual part of the brain, which (p   ) studies have shown (m   ) with the size of the eyeball.

Professor Robin Dunbar, also from Oxford University and a (co-auther) of the study, said that people whose ancestors lived within the (Arctic) Circle have eyeballs 20% bigger than people whose ancestors lived near the (equator). They have an (associated) increase (in) the size of the visual part of the brain, which (previous) studies have shown (maches) with the size of the eyeball.

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カッコ内の単語の意味を答えて [2016国際教養大・前期]

he didn't see the need to codify guidelines on dying with (dignity) in (legislation)

(尊厳)死に関するガイドラインを(法律)で成文化する必要はないと考えていた。

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At some point during starvation, (   ) the body runs out of glucose it starts using protein (   ) fuel. In the process of burning protein, it (t   ) the immune system antibodies, which are proteins. Starving people become highly (s   ) (   ) bacteria and viruses ; they die (   ) infectious diseases precipitated by (l   ) of protein in their bodies.

At some point during starvation, (as) the body runs out of glucose it starts using protein (for) fuel. In the process of burning protein, it (taps) the immune system antibodies, which are proteins. Starving people become highly (suceptible) (to) bacteria and viruses ; they die (of) infectious diseases precipitated by (lack) of protein in their bodies.

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I thought again (   ) their family circle, that self-contained, private space (   ) I was an outsider. I felt again the sharp (a   ) of emptiness and otherness. Then, just as I was (   ) to log off, Margo’s final message appeared. It (r   ), “Tell Dad good night for me too.” With tear-filled, blurry eyes, I turned the computer off.

I thought again (of) their family circle, that self-contained, private space (where) I was an outsider. I felt again the sharp (ache) of emptiness and otherness. Then, just as I was (about) to log off, Margo’s final message appeared. It (read), “Tell Dad good night for me too.” With tear-filled, blurry eyes, I turned the computer off.

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カッコ内の単語の意味を答えて [2020一橋大・前期]

Social workers further recognize the powerful link between pet abuse and the (abuse) of children and women in domestic settings. The idea that it is acceptable to (manipulate) the bodies and minds of a (vulnerable) group to suit the interests of more privileged groups is (consistent) with the culture of oppression.

ソーシャルワーカーはさらに、ペット虐待と家庭内での子どもや女性への(虐待)との間に強力なつながりがあることを認識している。より特権的な集団の利益のために、(弱い立場にある)集団の心身(を操作する)ことは容認されるという考えは、抑圧の文化と(一致している)。

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The lighter fluid goes “BOOM,” but (s   ) his charcoal never starts burning. So he squirts more lighter fluid, lights another match, and watches it blow up again while his wife and I (   ) (   ) (   ) him. He (   ) (f   ) trips to the store (   ) more lighter fluid. One day his wife commented, “Charlie’s charcoal grill (r   ) (   ) lighter fluid.”

The lighter fluid goes “BOOM,” but (somehow) his charcoal never starts burning. So he squirts more lighter fluid, lights another match, and watches it blow up again while his wife and I (make) (fun) (of) him. He (makes) (frequent) trips to the store (for) more lighter fluid. One day his wife commented, “Charlie’s charcoal grill (runs) (on) lighter fluid.”

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Although they lived primarily with their mother, they spent a lot of time with us (   ) well. Over the years, we all learned to (a   ). We enjoyed vacations together, ate family meals, worked on homework, played baseball, rented videos. However, I continued to feel somewhat like an outsider. (S   ) I had no children of my own, my experience of parenting was limited (   ) my husband’s four, and often I felt sad because I would never know the special (   ) that exists between a parent and a child.

Although they lived primarily with their mother, they spent a lot of time with us (as) well. Over the years, we all learned to (adjust). We enjoyed vacations together, ate family meals, worked on homework, played baseball, rented videos. However, I continued to feel somewhat like an outsider. (Since) I had no children of my own, my experience of parenting was limited (to) my husband’s four, and often I felt sad because I would never know the special (bond) that exists between a parent and a child.

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Professor Dunbar (c   ) that the increase in brain volume must have evolved (r   ) (r   ) in human history. He added, “(I   ) only within the last 10,000 years or so (   ) modern humans have (o   ) all latitudes right up to the Arctic Circle. So, this is probably a development that’s happened within the last 10,000 years.”

Professor Dunbar (concluded) that the increase in brain volume must have evolved (relatively) (recently) in human history. He added, “(It's) only within the last 10,000 years or so (that) modern humans have (occupied) all latitudes right up to the Arctic Circle. So, this is probably a development that’s happened within the last 10,000 years.”

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並べ替えて [2019早稲田大・教育]

The bus company has started (its / more / hire / implementing / to / drivers / policy / experienced). Maybe that's why there are more older drivers now.

The bus company has started (implementing a policy to hire more experienced drivers). Maybe that's why there are more older drivers now.

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💗💗💗Like starving people, those who are very (f   ) (o   ) have lighter-fluid problems. During long, (r   ) sports events their muscles run out of sugar. When that happens, their energy drops (a   ) because the burning of fat, (t   ) by sugar’s spark, has (c   ).

Like starving people, those who are very (fit) (occasionally) have lighter-fluid problems. During long, (rigorous) sports events their muscles run out of sugar. When that happens, their energy drops (abruptly) because the burning of fat, (triggered) by sugar’s spark, has (ceased).

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(   ) I read this message, a wave of sadness ran through me, (   ) I realized that she (m   ) have thought she was writing to her father the whole time. She and I would never have openly exchanged such words of (a   ). Feeling (g   ) (   ) not clarifying, yet not wanting to embarrass her, I simply responded, “I love you too!  Have a good sleep!”

(As) I read this message, a wave of sadness ran through me, (as) I realized that she (must) have thought she was writing to her father the whole time. She and I would never have openly exchanged such words of (affection). Feeling (guilty) (for) not clarifying, yet not wanting to embarrass her, I simply responded, “I love you too!  Have a good sleep!”

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“(   ) you move away from the equator, there’s less and less light (a   ), so humans have had to evolve bigger and bigger eyes,” said Ellie Pearce, a graduate student from Oxford University and the (l   ) author on the study. “Their brains also need to be bigger to (   ) (w   ) the extra visual input. Having bigger brains doesn’t mean that higher-latitude humans are (s   ).

“(As) you move away from the equator, there’s less and less light (available), so humans have had to evolve bigger and bigger eyes,” said Ellie Pearce, a graduate student from Oxford University and the (lead) author on the study. “Their brains also need to be bigger to (deal) (with) the extra visual input. Having bigger brains doesn’t mean that higher-latitude humans are (smarter).

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💗💗💗「肥満問題が深刻化する一方で、アフリカの旧来の問題である栄養失調はほとんど消えていない。」[2019神戸大・前期]

Even as the (o   ) problem worsens, Africa's older problem of (m   ) has hardly (v   ).

Even as the (obesity) problem worsens, Africa's older problem of (malnutrition) has hardly (vanished).

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💗💗「彼は、観光客の増加が町に十分な経済的利益をもたらしていないことを懸念している。」[2020北海道大・前期]

he is (c   ) that the increased tourism has not (y   ) enough financial benefit to the town.

he is (concerned) that the increased tourism has not (yielded) enough financial benefit to the town.