ICNA 2015

Question 1

After a moring's skiing we walked in to find a roaring fireplace by which we ... our jackets.

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hung up

Question 2

The longer the news stays focused on Syria,the more ammunition his critics...to come after him.

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will have

Question 3

Conservative billionaires channelled $120m to more than 100 groups...doubt about climate change

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casting

Question 4

He was widely tipped to ... the role as next chief of staff.

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take on

Question 5

Wildlife experts urge people to take part in an annual survey to monitor how birds are...

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faring

Question 6

Samsung has ... money into factories to boost production of chips used in Apple products.

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poured

Question 7

Leadership styles are less about command and control and more ... with involving people.

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to do

Question 8

We encounter two common problems in homes: poor insulation and draughts from ... windows.

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ill-fitted

Question 9

8 senior members of staff have been suspended, representing a serious ... to this shop.

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blow

Question 10

The first findings from a massive five-year UK citizen project

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have been released

Question 11

In one of the raids conducted by the government, more than 15 soldiers... their house.

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stormed

Question 12

Suha said she had received dozens of marriage ..., but had rejected all suitors.

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proposals

Question 13

The popularity of the Harry Potter books has ... a host of Harry Potter themed activities.

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spawned

Question 14

It was only on the last day that we... up the courage to tackle the climb up the mountain.

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plucked

Question 15

...than quiet canals and cobbled lanes, the city offers ambitious restaurants and museums.

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More

Question 16

California's "snowpack" supplies water to more than 25 ...

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million people

Question 17

The ultimate aim is to ... understand the immune system.

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better

Question 18

The 26-year-old ignited a huge controversy after he ... a row over the length of blades.

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sparked

Question 19

The body of the 3-metre long female mammoth ... scars.

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bears

Question 20

The dating company claims that its ... algorithm can help people find their soulmate.

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matchmaking

Question 21

The cruise industry is offering everything .... Brodway-style shows to Barbie-themed cabins.

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from

Question 22

Several core users of the site have ... concerns over the recent treatment of rock music.

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raised

Question 23

It's a powerful film with dramatic brush .... which are broad and colorful.

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strokes

Question 24

Despite ... different circumstances between western women and those in Congo, they share a lot.

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vastly

Question 25

Since 2009, budgets for public-sector trading standards ... by 32% in real terms.

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have been cut

Question 26

Opposition groups ... at the ban calling it mean-spirited and small-minded.

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hit out

Question 27

A meerkat at London zoo is having fun as it checks out a new playmate in its ...

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pen

Question 28

A store is offering the opportunity to buy celebrity ... while raising money for Oxfam.

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castoffs

Question 29

Cardiff is ... to be the worst hit, with flooding due hard rainfall and melting snow.

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likely

Question 30

In ... these galling facts, the report concludes, France should introduce the tax.

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spite of

Question 31

.... on by a partisan crowd, she battled on bravely, but was unable to claim the trophy.

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Roared

Question 32

Protected species such as newts and bats can ... the construction of the airport for weeks.

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hold up

Question 33

... slower growth persists, the cost of health care poses a great threat.

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If so

Question 34

New research suggests violent video games can... hostile urges and aggressive behabiour.

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stir

Question 35

Hunt dismissed ... that the governement was going back on Osborne's pledge.

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claims

Question 36

An obscure disease ... which up to 10 million people may be infected costs $900m a year.

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with

Question 37

United States companies send ... lead batteries to recycling plants in Mexico.

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spent

Question 38

Ours is an economy in which ludicrously cheap food is an ... necessity.

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absolute

Question 39

The Germans have been ... for the past year for a treaty designed to deepen EU integration.

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pressing

Question 40

Opponents of a new law to add a ... school a week say it lacks details.

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half day of

ICNA 2015

Questions 40

ICNA 2015

Questions 40