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Carbohydrates, which are sugars, are an essential part of a healthy diet. They provide the main source of energy for the body, and they also function to flavor and sweeten foods. Carbohydrates range from simple sugars like glucose to complex sugars such as amylose and amylopectin. Nutritionists estimate that carbohydrates should make up about one-fourth to one-fifth of a person's diet. This translates to about 75-100 grams of carbohydrates per day.

A diet that is deficient in carbohydrates can have an adverse effect on a person's health. When the body lacks a sufficient amount of carbohydrates it must then use its protein supplies   for energy, a process called gluconeogenesis. This, however, results in a lack of necessary protein, and   further health difficulties may occur. A lack of carbohydrates can also lead to ketosis, a build-up of ketones in the body that causes fatigue, lethargy, and bad breath.

What is the main idea of this passage?

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The aim of the competition is to stimulate the spirit of studying English among students.

I don’t believe a word she said; I think he just made.......................that story

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The world’s population keeps increasing during the past few years

I remember ....................to Hanoi when I was a very small child

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He admitted breaking his mother's vase

.................had they recovered from the first earthquake when they felt the second tremor.

They live about ……… from here.

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He can’t make up his mind whether he should phone her or not

Tom and Mary never came to class late. .................................

The old man said he …………….. in this village for over 70 years

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Tenant farmers are those they (A) either rent a farm and work it (B) for themselves or (C) work the farm for the owner (D) and receive payment

I like reading books, especially the……… about the natural world

The problems .......................last year caused to the committee members to table the proposal temporarily

Education is the best……………for children's future

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Like(A)  a synonym of speech(B) , which is the general(C)  term, address implies some degree (D) of formality