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chip

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I love to snack on chips while watching a movie.

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cheese

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She added some grated cheese to the pasta.

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spicy

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The curry was too spicy for me to handle.

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ethnic

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She wore a beautiful ethnic dress to the festival.

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admit

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He had to admit that he was wrong about the weather forecast.

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definitely

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I’ll definitely be at the party tomorrow night.

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occur

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An error may occur if the software is not updated.

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downtown

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We went downtown to shop and have lunch.

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mission

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Their mission was to explore the uncharted territory.

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district

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They live in the financial district of the city.

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graffiti

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The walls of the abandoned building were covered in graffiti.

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comic

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She enjoys reading comic books in her free time.

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afterwards

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We went to the movies and had dinner afterwards.

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head to

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Let’s head to the beach for the afternoon.

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historical

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The museum has many historical artifacts from ancient Egypt.

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seek

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Many people move to the city to seek better job opportunities.

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earn

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He works two jobs to earn enough money for his family.

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immigrant

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The city has a large community of immigrants from various countries.

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select

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Please select the correct answer from the choices provided.

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china

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The delicate china teacups were passed down through generations.

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jazz

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They went to a jazz club to listen to live music.

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bar

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They met up at the bar for a few drinks after work.

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diagram

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The teacher drew a diagram on the board to explain the concept.

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journal

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She writes in her journal every night before bed.

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claim

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He claimed that he had seen a UFO.

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series

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The TV series has been very popular for several seasons.

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apart from

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Apart from the occasional argument, they get along well.

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minority

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The minority groups in the region have their own unique cultures.

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escape

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The prisoners planned to escape from the high-security prison.

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bring about

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The new policy will bring about significant changes in the education system.

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Atlantic

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They planned a cruise across the Atlantic Ocean.

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financial

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She has a strong background in financial management.

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poetry

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He enjoys reading and writing poetry in his spare time.

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jeans

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She wore her favorite pair of jeans to the concert.

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boot

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He bought a new pair of hiking boots for the trip.

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mushroom

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They found wild mushrooms growing in the forest.

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diverse

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The city is known for its diverse population and cultures.

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diversity

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The company values diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

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fortune

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He made a fortune in the stock market.

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gumbo

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The restaurant is famous for its spicy seafood gumbo.

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nachos

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We ordered a large plate of nachos to share.

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poisonous

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Be careful with that plant; it is poisonous.

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poison

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He was accused of using poison to kill the rats.

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fold

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She neatly folded the clothes and put them away.

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super

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That was a super idea for a birthday gift!

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collection

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He has a large collection of vintage stamps.

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accessory

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She chose a matching accessory to go with her dress.

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souvenir

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They brought back souvenirs from their trip to Paris.

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percentage

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A large percentage of the population supports the new law.

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climate

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The climate in this region is very humid.

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mild

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The weather is usually mild in spring.

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settle

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They decided to settle in a small town after retirement.

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construction

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The construction of the new bridge will take two years.

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material

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The dress was made from a soft, flowing material.

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to name but a few

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He enjoys sports like basketball, soccer, and tennis, to name but a few.

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tai chi

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She practices tai chi every morning for relaxation.

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clothing

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The store sells a wide variety of clothing for men and women.

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herbal

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She prefers using herbal remedies for minor illnesses.

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suit

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The new job suits him perfectly.

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(at) first hand

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He experienced the challenges of the job at first hand.

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item

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The first item on the agenda is the budget report.

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contain

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The box contains a variety of tools.

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neat

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He keeps his workspace very

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clothing

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The store sells a wide variety of clothing for men and women.

Example sentence: I need to buy some new clothing for the upcoming season.

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herbal

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She prefers using herbal remedies for minor illnesses.

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suit

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The new job suits him perfectly.

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(at) first hand

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He experienced the challenges of the job at first hand.

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item

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The first item on the agenda is the budget report.

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contain

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The box contains a variety of tools.

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neat

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He keeps his workspace very neat and organized.

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San Francisco

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San Francisco is known for its hilly streets and cable cars.

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Napa Valley

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They toured the vineyards in Napa Valley.

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the Golden Gate Bridge

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We walked across the Golden Gate Bridge during our visit.

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the Mission District

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The Mission District is famous for its vibrant street art.

Example sentence: I enjoy exploring the colorful murals in the Mission District.

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Mexico

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They spent their vacation exploring the ruins in Mexico.

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California

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California is known for its beaches and sunny weather.

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Cantonese

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He speaks Cantonese fluently.

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the Richmond District

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The Richmond District has a diverse array of restaurants.

Example sentence: Let’s try the new restaurant in the Richmond District.

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Huangguoshu Waterfall

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Huangguoshu Waterfall is one of the largest waterfalls in China.

Example sentence: Visiting Huangguoshu Waterfall was a memorable experience.

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Journey to the West

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Journey to the West is a classic Chinese novel about the adventures of a monk and his disciples.

Example sentence: Reading Journey to the West gave me insight into Chinese mythology.

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Tin How Temple

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Tin How Temple is a historic temple in San Francisco’s Chinatown.

Example sentence: The architecture of Tin How Temple is stunning.

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Bank of Canton

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The Bank of Canton played an important role in the city’s early financial development.

Example sentence: The history of the Bank of Canton is fascinating.

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