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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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With its long days, lack of …….. atmosphere, and wide-open spaces, ……. moon would also make an ideal place to put massive solar power plants.

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The advances of commercial airplanes resulted in a shrinking world.

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

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

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Those companies were closed due to some seriously financial problems.

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

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

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

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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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You can’t stop smoking immediately. Just try to …….. a little.