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It can take a long time to become successful in your chosen field, however talented you are. One thing you have to be aware of is that you will face criticism along the way. The world is full of people who would rather say something negative than positive. If you’ve made up your (42) ______ to achieve a certain goal, such as writing a novel, don’t let the negative criticism of others prevent you from reaching your target, and let the constructive criticism have a positive effect on your work. If someone says you’re totally in the (43)_______ of talent, ignore them. That’s negative criticism. If, (44)________, someone advises you to revise your work and gives you a good reason for doing so, you should consider their suggestions carefully. There are many film stars who were once out of work . There are many famous novelists who made a complete mess of their first novel – or who didn’t, but had to keep on approaching hundreds of publishers before they could get it (45)_______. Being successful does depend on luck, to a certain extent. But things are more likely to (46)_______ well if you persevere and stay positive.
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I have never listened to jazz music before

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The 26^th Annual Meeting of the Asia-Pacific Parliamentary Forum (APPF) ______ in Hanoi, our beautiful and peaceful capital city, from January 18^th to 21^st, 2018

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Alike light waves , microwaves may be reflected and concentrated elements.

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Many hundred years ago , there were many villages and little towns in England.

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Could you ______ me a lift into town?

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Noisy as the hotel was, they stayed there.

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They didn’t have the right visas. They couldn’t legally re-enter Thailand.

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Bob was absent; he _____ sick again.

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Britain’s Prime Minister Theresa May was the first world leader ______ Trump at the White House after his inauguration last year.

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If we use robots instead of humans, many people may be out of work

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Vietnam reached the semi-finals of the AFC U23 Championship 2018 with a penalty shootout win _________ Iraq on Saturday, January 20^th , 2018.

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I think we’ve come in for a lot of _____ about the impatience of some shop assistants.

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No vehicle weighing over 3.5 tons is allowed on this bridge, according to traffic signs placed at both ends of the structure

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He opened the letter without ______ to read the address on the envelope.

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The Ministry of Education and training of Vietnam has declared a decree on the new educational program paving the way for foreign educational co-operation and investment.