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         Visitors to London are struck by the proud splendour and glamour of one of the world's
oldest capitals, admiring iconic sites like Big Ben, the Palace of Westminster and Buckingham Palace. However, visitors seeking a glimpse into the city's everyday life should not miss Portobello Market, which is the most-visited market in London.
        This vibrant market has been featured in a number of films, documentaries and bestselling books, the most famous being the film ''Notting Hill'' starring Hugh Grant and Julia Roberts, which brought Portobello Market to the attention of audiences all over the world.
        Portobello Market is divided into different sections selling second-hand items, clothing,
jewellery, souvenirs and vegetables. The most sought-after area is devoted to antiques. Visitors may feel overwhelmed as there are over 1,000 booths manned by antique dealers from throughout England. It's a great fun to browse through antique cameras, watches, pottery and paintings that date back 300 years. They are sold at different prices, so it's possible to find a few good bargains. It seems that both buyers and sellers look forward to the weekends when they can meet and escape the city's fast pace at Portobello Market.
           When tired from exploring the market, visitors can drop into the nearby food courts to
savour an Indian curry, Italian pizza or sandwiches from Europe. It's a great pleasure to drink a cappuccino while listening to street performers. These represent the lively fun of Portobello
Market, offering exciting experiences that keep people coming back.

(Adapted from ''Heritage'' - Vietnam Airlines in-flight magazine)

According to the passage, Portobello Market has been featured in all of the following EXCEPT ______.

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Jenifer rejected the job offer. She now regrets it.

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Mike became a father. He felt a strong sense of responsibility towards his parents.

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These days, many people only read printed newspapers once in a while as they tend to access information online.

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The discovery of the new planet was regarded as a major breakthrough

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Paul noticed a job advertisement while he     along the street.

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Solar energy is not widely used                        it is friendly to the environment.

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You should turn off the lights before going out to save     .

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The    high levels of pollution in the coastal areas are a matter of great concern to the government.

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Sally paid for her travel in advance, but it wasn’t necessary.

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Event organisers should plan everything carefully so as to leave nothing to    .

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Advances in mobile technology and social networking websites mean we spend more time online than ever before. If Facebook were a country, it would be the third largest in the world by population  (The  Economist,  2010).  It is (25)   not surprising that so many psychologists, sociologists, and others are eager to give their thoughts on how this is impacting negatively on our society.

The biggest criticism levelled at social networking is that young people are losing their offline friends to online friends (26) are unable to provide the same deep connection and emotional  support. However, a lot  of research shows these criticisms  are generally (27) . Allen et al. (2010) discovered that it is socially adjusted adolescents who are more likely to have a networking profile than those who are not. One study by the Pew Internet and American Life Project (2009) found that people are  not (28)        offline friends with online companions but are using them to support their offline relationships. The study also found that social networks allow us to have discussions with a much more diverse set of people than in the real world, so we share knowledge with people from a wide (29) _________of backgrounds.

(Adapted from ''Skillful Reading & Writing 4''by Mike Boyle and Lindsay Warwick)

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          , they were surprised to find their favourite band playing there.

 

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Laura and Mitchell are talking about their school curriculum.

-  Laura: ''I think Art should be a compulsory subject.''

-  Mitchell: ''               . Art helps develop creativity.''

 

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Mary has finally managed to get round her strict parents to let her go on a three- day excursion with her classmates.

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In Vietnam, football is more popular than basketball.