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Fill in the missing words.
First impressions matter, and we usually have a hard time changing 1. both them and the way they make us
see the world around us. A campaign was launched 2. not only to raise awareness of our deeply rooted
prejudices but also to remind us not to judge a book by its cover. 3. First / Firstly, a Florida-based advocacy
group came up with the idea to ask homeless people to enlighten the public. 4. Second / Secondly, they
decided an old way for the homeless to get attention could be used to do something new. 5. All in all, the
idea was very simple. 6. However / Yet / Still / Nonetheless / Nevertheless, the campaign turned out to be
a success: some homeless people living on the streets in Orlando are now sharing their life stories on pieces
of cardboard. 7. For this / that reason / Therefore / Consequently / In consequence / So / Thus / Hence,
the campaign got the name Cardboard Story Series. One homeless woman was once a figure skater, 8. for
example / instance, proving that life can all of a sudden go downhill for anybody. 9. In addition /
Additionally / Moreover / What’s more / On top of that, a homeless man shared that he has a degree in
biology. 10. Finally / In conclusion / To conclude / To summarize / To sum up, all the cardboard signs
proved to be eye opening,
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Choose the best alternative.
Travel broadens the mind. 1. Unfortunately, travelling may also harm Mother Earth. Is it even possible to
minimise the environmental impact of travelling? 2. After all, we wouldn't want to cancel all of our travel
plans. Green travel is an umbrella term with two main meanings. 3. On the one hand, it refers to
responsible travel practices that pay attention to sustainable development. 4. On the other hand, it can
also refer to eco-tourism. 5. As for the latter meaning, it involves responsible travel specifically to natural
areas. 6. At any rate, both types of travel help to conserve nature. 7. Needless to say, in this day and age
we are required to put the needs of the environment ahead of our own hopes and wishes. 8. In brief, we
should consider the different options available to us before travelling. 9. On the whole, travelling with a