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When hosting an Olympic Games, a country has to take account of several considerations, among which the nancial one is by far the most important. The costs of hosting the Olympics can (1)____ tens ofbillions of dollars, and it is commonplace for budgets to double or even triple. In addition to the direct costs of hosting the Games (the opening and closing ceremonies, athletes’ village, security, etc.,), cities often must build expensive new venues (2)_____ lesser-known sports. Once constructed, sports venues often incur additional maintenance costs long after the Games have ended. While costs are the (3)_____ concern for a host city, there are other factors to consider. For one, an Olympic host city may receive substantial revenue from ticket sales, tourist spending, corporate sponsorship, and television rights. Cities such as Los Angeles (1984) actually made a large prot from the Games they hosted. (4)_____ , hosting the Olympic Games confers prestige on a host city and country, which can lead to increased trade and tourism. The Olympics are also an opportunity to invest in projects (5)_____ improve the city’s quality of life, such as new transportation systems
In many countries of Northern Europe, including Scandinavia, Finland, Northern Russia, and the Baltic states, ice swimming is closely connected with the tradition of sauna, (1)____ has led to the creation of a new activity where stays in the sauna are (2)_____ with quick 'pauses' in ice water. In Russia, ice swimmers are called what can be literally translated as 'walruses '. The north of Europe, (3)_____ , is not the only place where winter swimming is practised regularly. A large ice swimming movement exists in the UK, based in a famous location: the Serpentine Lake in Hyde Park in London. In Harbin, Northern China, about 200,000 people ice-swim in the Songhua River every winter. The oldest ice swimming club in the United States, the Coney Island Polar Bear Club of New York, organises an annual (4)_____ on New Year's Day. In Canada, 'Polar Bear Swims; 'Plunges' or 'Dips' are a New Year's Day tradition in (5) ____-communities as well, the biggest one taking place in Vancouver since 1920.
You will make the interview process easier for the employer if you prepare relevant information about yourself. Think about how you want to present your (1)_____ , experiences, education, work style, skills, and goals. Be prepared to supplement all your answers with examples that support the statements you make. It is also a good idea to review your resume with a critical eye and identify areas that an employer might see as limitations or wan further information. Think about how you can answer difcult uestions (2)_____ and positively, while keeping each answer brief. An interview gives the employer a (3)_____ to get to know you. While you do want to market yourself to the employer, answer each question with an honest response. Never say anything negative about past experiences, employers, or courses and professors. Always think of something positive about an experience and talk about that. You should also be (4)_____ . If you are genuinely interested in the job, let the interviewer know that. One of the best ways to show you are keen on a job is to demonstrate that you have researched the organization prior to the interview. You can also (5)_____ interest by asking questions about the job, the organization, and its services and products
Left-handers are the odd ones out. Sure, lefties (1)____ up about 10 percent of the population - but, frankly, it seems like society has forgotten about them. Just consider all of the right-handed gadgets, awkwardly designed desks, and cooking tools that t comfortably only in your right hand. What (2)_____ someone to become a lefthander? Scientists aren’t exactly sure, but research points to a complex (3)_____ between genes and environment. While no exact set of “leftie genes” have been discovered, people who dominantly use their left hands do have more left-handed family members. And researchers have found different brain wirings in righties vs. lefties. But no matter (4)_____ it is that drives someone to use their antipodal paw, science has also uncovered a particular set of personality traits that left-handed people tend to have. So for all of you lefties, leftie-loving righties, and ambidextrous folks out there - it’s time to brush up on your lefthanded knowledge and help (5)_____ an end to leftie discrimination once and for all.
The knock-on effect of volunteering on the lives of individuals can be profound. Voluntary work helps foster independence and imparts the ability to deal with different situations, often simultaneously, thus teaching people how to (1)______ their way through different systems. It therefore brings people into touch with the real world; and, hence, equips them for the future. Initially, young adults in their late teens might not seem to have the expertise or knowledge to impart to others that say a teacher or an agriculturalist or a nurse would have, (2)______ they do have many skills that can help others. And in the absence of any particular talent, their energy and enthusiasm can be harnessed for the benet (3)______ their fellow human beings, and ultimately themselves. From all this, the gain to any community no matter how many volunteers are involved is (4)______ . Employers will generally look favorably on people (5)_____ have shown an ability to work as part of a team. It demonstrates a willingness to learn and an independent spirit, which would be desirable qualities in any employee
The invention of the mobile phone has undoubtedly revolutionized the way people communicate and inuenced every aspect of our lives. The issue is whether this technological innovation has (1)______ more harm than good. In order to answer the question, we must rst turn to the types of consumers. Presumably, most parents (2)_____ are always worrying about their children’s safety buy mobile phones for them to track their whereabouts. We can also assume that most teenagers want mobile phones to avoid missing out on social contact. In this context, the advantages are clear. (3)______ , we cannot deny the fact that text messages have been used by bullies to intimidate fellow students. There is also (4)_____ evidence that texting has affected literacy skills. The widespread use of mobile phone has, out of question, affected adult consumers too. What employee, on the way home from work, would be reluctant to answer a call from their boss? Apparently, only 18% of us, according to a survey, are willing to switch off our mobile phones once we've left the ofce. Admittedly, mobile phones can be intrusive but there are obvious benets to possessing one. Personally speaking, they are invaluable when it comes to making social or business arrangements at short (5)______ . They also provide their owners with a sense of security in emergency situations.
Nowadays people are more aware that wildlife all over the world is in (1)_____ . Many species of animals are threatened, and could easily become (2)_____ if we do not make an effort to protect them. There are many reasons for this. In some cases animals are hunted for their fur or for other valuable parts of their bodies. Some birds, such as parrots, are caught (3)_____ , and sold as pets. For many animals and birds, the problem is that their habitats-the place where they live-is disappearing. More land is used for farm, for houses and industry, and there are fewer open spaces than there once were. Farmers use powerful chemicals to help them grow better crops, (4)_____ these chemicals pollute the environment and harm wildlife. The most successful animals on Earth, human beings, will soon be the only ones (5)_____ unless we can solve this problem.