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however, only a few people were saved (5) The concert was held at a place I like: Madison Square Garden in New York (6) Due to medical reasons, the athlete had to forfeit his position on the Olympic team (7) The engineer - together with his team - was assigned to oversee the latest construction project of the company (8) After the results of the contest were announced, the principal congratulated all the winners EXERCISE I definitely believe that playing games teaches us much about life After all, games reflect the real ities of life All the challenges and obstacles encountered in games give us a preview of real life obstacles and challenges Learning how to handle these things goes a long way in teaching us how to handle them in real life For this reason , games can determine how well we fare in real life situations First of all , games teach us how to succeed in life They require us to play it smart and not cheat anyone in order to win However, what most people don't realize is that games also require us to take some risks Take, for example, the board game "Monopoly.· This popular game simulates and teaches us about one important area - the art of doing business In the game, the player who takes the most risks and plays it smart - by investing money in profitable businesses and acquisitions - wins the game This game has important applications in real life; it teaches us not only about business strategies, but also how to be fair with people, and how to take some risks in life p.294 A (1) Animals facing the threat of extinction need to be placed in preservation areas (2) Environmentalist groups could hardly make any changes in the environmental policies due to their lack of influence (3) Nutritionists not only advise people to maintain a well-balanced diet, but also encourage them to perform regular physical activities to stay fit and healthy (4) The nuclear power plant initialized a series of dangerous tests in the area Concerned citizens staged protest actions against the tests (5) The environmental committee has published its controversial findings regarding corporations' alarming contribution to environmental pollution (6) The civil rights leader, together with the country's leading journalists, insists on bringing about changes in the government's human rights pOlicies (7) During their long trip home, the family stopped at historic landmarks, took pictures of each other, and exchanged jokes (8) Most horror stories contain simple and easily remembered plots, which also contain an element of humor B (1) The Rosetta stone is an ancient stone with Egyptian and Greek inscriptions It was Scripts & Answer Key I 421 ~ r -I m UI -I - found in 1799 by a French engineer and was onsidered a monumental find Unfortunately, no one could decipher it until 1882 when another Frenchman, JeanFrancois Champollion, managed to decode it, which was more than one century after it was found It eventually paved the way for scientists to decipher Egyptian hieroglyphics Further studies have shown that it was created in 196 B.C during the reign of Ptolemy V It was written by Egyptian priests to honor the pharaoh, and It enumerated all the good endeavors of the pharaoh for the priests and the people of Egypt Today, the stone ~ on exhibit at the British Museum (2) During the early twentieth century, an American educational philosopher, John Dewey, suggested the idea of experiential education This type of learning method is often called "learning by doing" because it requires students to become active participants in their own education Also, it is based on the premise that students learn more when they are actively involved in the practical application of their lessons by lLarticipating in projects, programs, and events rather than by listening to teachers who simply impart knowledge and theories that are not supported by any form of application After the experiments or projects are done, the students acquire more knowledge by sharing and reflecting on their experiences Thus, in experiential education, each of them iliilll.§ new skills, new approaches to things, and useful knowledge (3) The Panama Canal was built in 1914 to connect the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans and serve as a vital link for world trade It consists of two artificial lakes, several channels, and three sets of locks that make it possible for hundreds of ships ~ through it Initially, its construction was done by the French, but due to a high death toll , France abandoned it Soon, the United States of America took over the construction after !lelQlng Panama win independence in exchange for the control of the Panama Canal Zone Today, it annually accommodates more than half a million ships carrying goods to other countries and is expected to accommodate more as ships grow larger and the demand of trading goods increases p.296 I""ll -, (1) In today's fast paced world, the media plays a big role in shaping trends and lifestyles (2) In the United Nations Health Service Clinic, which is based in London , there is a group of dentists from 17 countries who speak different languages (3) Either a robotic probe or a manned submarine is going to be used to explore the ocean floor (4) Ernest Hemingway used his experience as a reporter during the civil war in Spain when writing the novel For Whom the Bell Tolls (5) The chef will personally serve a special dessert to the bride and the groom after he prepares it for the wedding (6) I not have any time to establish a comprehensive set of plans for the company's latest construction project (7) The company spokesperson released a statement to the public denying the rumors of corruption and embezzlement inside the company (8) The product commercial was totally captivating and exceptional ; there was a surge in product sales as a result 422 I www.LinguaForum.com ~ ~ _ : _r _ ~ £' _ : _s _ ~ _ ~ _ ~ _~ _ _e _ : _~ _e _ y _>@~ B - (1) Thomas Young, who is known to be the last man who knew everything, was born in the eighteenth century Although not as popular as Leonardo da Vinci , Young is nevertheless considered to be a true polymath He ~ an English scientist, researcher, and physician He was also well-versed in the different fields of science and math, and his contribution in these fields became the basis for contemporary Western academic knowledge For instance, he introduced the modern physical concept of energy, the wave theory of light, and introduced the Young-Helmholtz theory on color vision - all revolutionary concepts during b.i§ time He also became instrumental in deciphering the Rosetta Stone, and helped decode the hieroglyphics (2) Mimicry is a fascinating mechanism employed by certain animals to defend themselves from predators or to lure their prey Mimicry is different from camouflage because it occurs when an animal changes its appearance to resemble its target; in camouflage, the animal changes its appearance to resemble an object There are three basic methods of mimicry The first method is Satesian mimicry, which occurs when an animal tries to resemble a similar animal except that it does not take on the defensive traits of the animal, such as spines or stingers The second method is called Muellarian mimicry, which occurs when an animal mimics the coloration of a dangerous animal to warn predators Finally, the third method is self-mimicry, which occurs when an animal's body part mimics another to prevent an attack or to lure unsuspecting prey (3) The dual inheritance theory states that humans are products of the interaction between biological evolution and cultural evolution This means that genes influence cultural evolution through physical predispositions that affect people's behavior and learning For example, our predisposition to think that salty food i§ bad has some bearing on our cuisine Meanwhile, culture also creates an environment that selects and determines genes that can function in the same cultural environment For example, most adults in cattle-raising societies retain the ability to digest lactose, a sugar found in milk This is due to specific genetic evolutions that have come about as a result of their society's use of dairy products In contrast, in societies in which dairy farming is not practiced, the ability to process lactose i§ lost shortly after children stop breastfeeding I Scripts & Answer Key I 423 ...Introduction to Integrated Writing CHAPTER Social Issues 21 Guided Writing J • Writing Focus Writing Booster A Synonyms (Nouns) iBT Practice (on- bne) CHAPTER Humanities 37 Guided Writing :, Writing. .. 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