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in person

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in real life

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exhilarating

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exciting

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best viewing experience these days

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better for watching nowadays

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unique

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special

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the sporting world

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sports

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jump at the chance to

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eager to

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greats of the game

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best players

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ply their craft

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play

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recorded versions

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taped broadcasts

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limited window to catch them in person

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not much time to see them in real life

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highlights

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best plays from a game

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precision

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exactness

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dominate

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be better than

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indelible memory

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unforgettable experience

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applies

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holds true for

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varying degrees

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depends

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nonetheless

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regardless

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broadcasting

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showing

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elevated

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rising above

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home-viewing experience

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watching at home

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advent

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beginning

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HD televisions

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high definition TVs

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last two decades

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last 20 years

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expansion

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getting larger

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principle causes

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main reasons for

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play-by-play

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what is happening in a game

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colour commentary

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anaylsis of a game

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close-ups

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see the players up close on screen

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follow the action from the ideal view

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see if from the best vantage point

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within the comforts of their own home

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conveniently at home

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less distinct

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not as memorable

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collective shift away from

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everyone no longer

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evidenced

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supported by

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certain exceptions

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some cases outside this view

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holds true

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applies also

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claim

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argue

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solely

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only

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larger societal implications

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bigger effect on everyone

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ostensibly

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seemingly

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opens up pathways

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makes it possible

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fringe elements

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outside areas

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mainstream

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popular culture

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narrower view

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more limited

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easily highlight

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simple argument

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consumed

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listened to

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streaming services

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listening to/watching movies/music online

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throughout

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during

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average day

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normal day

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end result

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final outcome

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think deeply

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thoughtfully

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question

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doubt

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prejudices

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bigotry

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more so

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to a greater extent

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narrative forms

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mediums with stories

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purely

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entirely

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rarely rises above the level of subconscious enjoyment

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isn’t often thought about

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some truth

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not entirely false

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positive spotlight

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good focus

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previously underrepresented demographic groups

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in the past ignored types of people

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apt to

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likely to

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admire

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look up to

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championing

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endorsing

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LGBT lifestyles

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lesbian/gay/bi/trans ways of living

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early example

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nascent instance

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sexuality

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sexual orientation

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fluid

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shifting

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deviant

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outside the norm and wrong

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come out as gay

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openly homosexual

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aspiring artists

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people who want to work in art

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average listener

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normal fan

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immense

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massive

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openly gay

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known homosexual

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reduces bigotry in general

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decreases narrow-minded views

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undermining

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doubting

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logic

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reasons

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inspires

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encourages

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genre

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type of music/movie

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accepts

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willing to acknowledge

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once alternative lifestyles

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in the past outside the norm

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the norm

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what is normal/common

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giving voice

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allowing platforms for

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in the same way that

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just as

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broke down racial barriers

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reduce racism

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inclusion

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accepting others

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easier than ever today

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become more possible

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channels for distribution

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ways of getting your content out

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opens up

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allows for

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entertainment industry

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movies, TV, music, etc.

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greater diversity

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more different types of

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decry

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rail against

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talentless

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not good at anything

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honing their craft

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getting better at their job

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get a slot

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have a time

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talkshows

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late night shows

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overnight

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suddenly

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discernible talents

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obvious abilities

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socialite

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Dilettante

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take advantage

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exploit

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wealth

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money

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build a brand

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become well known

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canny use

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intelligent use

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in her own right

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on her own

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aforementioned cases

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what was said before

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on a whole

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overall

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diverse range

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lots of possibilities

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prerogative

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right

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occasional exception

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odd situation

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ethnic group

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minority

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privileged backgrounds

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rich

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making up

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consisting of

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disproportionate share

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take up too much

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levelled the playing field

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makes everything equal/even

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broadcast

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send out

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cultivate

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develop

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loyal fanbase

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passionate supporters

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barriers

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roadblocks

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ingrained reluctance

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inherent disinclination

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authority figures

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those in power

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ethnicities

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people from various cultures

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honest chance

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actually possible

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clear cultural drawbacks

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obvious disadvantages for the culture

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inclusive

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including all types of people

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developmental side effects

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hurt their upbringing

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these days

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nowadays

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invariably

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always

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higher wages

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good salary

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technological growth

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new technologies

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entertainment industry

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movies, TV, music, etc.

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means

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the method

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amass a fortune

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make a lot of money

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lucrative

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wealthy

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largely due to

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mainly because of

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media distribution

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how movies, music, etc. reach people

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vaudeville actors

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actors in plays/shows from a long time ago

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early 20th century

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early 1900s

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looked down on

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didn’t think highly of

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reach a wider audience

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more people can see it

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diversification

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more variety

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portable music players

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iPods, walkman, mp3 players, etc.

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streaming websites

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Netflix, Hulu, YouTube, etc.

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content

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programmes

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subscribing

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signing up for and paying monthly/weekly

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watching paid advertisements

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watching ads

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profit driven profession

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job just for the money

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early American founding founders

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Hamilton, Washington, Franklin, etc.

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Alexander Hamilton

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the most important founding father

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George Washington

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the first President of the United States

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sacrificed private wealth

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gave up personal money

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public service

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good for all people

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leading lawyer

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best lawyer

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enthusiastically

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happily/with a lot of energy

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cabinet

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advisors

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drastic cut

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lost a lot

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term

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period when you are president/senator

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owing a lot of money

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regrets

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public political action

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efforts to help society/the country

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far more valuable

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more important

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private capital

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personal money

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subvert

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undermine

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chief motive

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main reasons for

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working for their nation

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advent

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beginning of

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too bad

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did it for themselves

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economic gain

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to make money

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self-interested

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thinking about yourself

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role in public life

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political life

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democratisation

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available to all

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greater opportunity

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more chance to

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largely positive development

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mostly good

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opens up

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allows for

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medium

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film

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socieconomic voices

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opinions from different groups of people

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film purists resist

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movie buffs don’t like

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digital revolution

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ascent of digital filmmaking

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brings down

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hurts

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digital film

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movies shot with new cameras

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burst onto the scene

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started

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turn of the century

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around 2000

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initial complaints

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first doubts

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digitially shot movies

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movies shot on digital cameras

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cheap aesthetic

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looks bad

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akin to a

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the same as

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soap opera

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melodramatic TV shows

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proliferated beyond studios

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spread outside big companies

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cut costs

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save money

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exponentially increased

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gone up a lot

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amateurs

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not professional

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naturally

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of course

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bad acting

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not good at acting

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clumsily written dialogue

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poorly written script

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poor overall production values

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cheaply made

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admitted cons

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definite drawbacks

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given a voice

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allowed to speak up

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ethnicity

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race/ethnic group

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countless examples

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many instances of

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post

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put up

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internet sensations

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popular on the web

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new perspectives

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fresh voices

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predominantly white, male, hetersexual homogenity of Hollywood

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film industry dominated by white straight men

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increasingly possible

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more and more likely to happen

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LGBT themes

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lesbian/gay/bi/trans undercurrents

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surface

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come-up

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shorts

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short films

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ethnic minorities

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small groups

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break through

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become mainstream

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most striking evidence

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obvious support

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comparing

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contrasting

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major movies

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studio films

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diverse range

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lots of different types

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on offer today

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available now

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mitigated

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lessened

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novel themes

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new ideas

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underrepresented demographics

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not enough from these groups

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pay heed

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pay attention to

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relax their control

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allow others to do what they want

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ever-promising industry

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always profitable

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at any point

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at any time

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online streaming

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sites like YouTube and Netflix

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eschew

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avoid

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curb

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slow down

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passivity

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not active, lazy

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outsized

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too much importance

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video content

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videos

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simply put

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said in a simple way

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binge watch

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watch multiple episodes in a row

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portable devices

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phones and tablets

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limited adult supervision

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parents not paying attention

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discourage

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frown on

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under any circumstances

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in any situation

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undertake

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do

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tempted

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want to do

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creative outlets

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ways to use your imagination

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natural curiosity

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interested innately

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artistic energy

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imaginative impulses

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take over

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control

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supervise

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watch over

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intervene

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step in

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called upon

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when needed

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counterbalance

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make even

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banning

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not allowing

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stocking up

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storing

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concerted

A

focused

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ostracised socially

A

no friends

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purpose

A

objective, aim, goal, intention

247
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de-stress

A

relax, unwind, decompress

248
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key function

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primary role, main purpose, central task

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uplift

A

inspire, elevate, boost

250
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Those in favor of considering music a form of relaxation point out

A

supporters argue

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impossible to verify empirically

A

cannot be proven through experiments

252
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concede on an anecdotal level

A

acknowledge, admit (on an anecdotal level)

253
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primarily used to relax

A

mainly, predominantly used to relax

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daily commute

A

regular journey, everyday travel

255
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after a long day

A

following an exhausting day, post a tiring day

256
Q

forget about their anxieties

A

let go of, put aside their anxieties

257
Q

Scientific research has shown

A

studies indicate

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Scientific research has shown

A

studies indicate

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genre

A

category, type, style

260
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results in reduced blood pressure

A

leads to better heart health

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increased heart rate volatility

A

heightened, elevated heart rate health

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key indicators of lower stress levels

A

significant signs of, important markers for lower stress levels

263
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situations

A

circumstances, conditions, scenarios

264
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less common

A

not as frequent, uncommon

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average subscriber

A

typical member, regular participant

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higher function

A

elevated role, superior purpose

267
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relates to raising one’s perspective on life

A

pertains to, connects to raising one’s perspective on life

268
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meaningful

A

significant, profound

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lifted by the melody and lyrics

A

uplifted, carried by the melody and lyrics

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present a way of seeing the world

A

provide a way of seeing life

271
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transforms ordinary life into an aesthetic experience

A

turns normal life to something special

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positive

A

optimistic, favorable

273
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loss

A

defeat, setback

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addiction

A

dependency, compulsion

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nonetheless ennoble

A

nevertheless, still make better

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darkest elements of the human condition

A

the bleakest aspects of, the most shadowy facets of life

277
Q

contend

A

argue, assert

278
Q

most crucial aim

A

paramount objective, primary goal

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enrich

A

enhance, improve

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a particular artistic interpretation

A

a specific artistic rendition, a distinct artistic portrayal

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particular

A

specific, individual

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as they see fit

A

according to their own judgment, in a way that suits them

283
Q

Certain concerned parties today contend that

A

some people now argue

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Q

private lives

A

personal life

285
Q

publicized on social media

A

posted online

286
Q

general citizenry

A

people, society

287
Q

right to be aware of

A

basic ability to know about

288
Q

public figures

A

famous people

289
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hold the opinion

A

argue that

290
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unalienable

A

can’t be taken away

291
Q

basic right to privacy

A

fundamental privilege to not be in the public

292
Q

engaging in illegal activity

A

committing crimes

293
Q

no clear justification

A

no real reason for it

294
Q

publicize

A

make public

295
Q

public other than as a form of

A

known to all besides as a way to

296
Q

gossip

A

rumors

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it is common for

A

it happens a lot that

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paparazzi

A

people who photograph celebrities

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Q

in public

A

in the world, not private

300
Q

report private details online

A

publish about personal life on the internet

301
Q

invasion of privacy

A

abuse of privacy rights

302
Q

harm

A

hurt

303
Q

injury in these cases

A

harm in these situations

304
Q

mental health

A

how you feel

305
Q

reported on in public forums with little cause

A

put online for no good reason

306
Q

social responsibility

A

duty to society

307
Q

set a good example for the general public

A

be role models

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Q

Modern media consumers

A

people online today

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increasingly vulnerable

A

weaker and weaker

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extreme views

A

controversial opinions

311
Q

easy of adoption of thoughtless political stances

A

take on bad opinions quickly

312
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bad habits

A

bad behaviors

313
Q

regulate their personal behavior

A

control their actions

314
Q

staying away from drug abuse

A

not doing drugs

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not espousing dangerous viewpoints

A

not saying crazy things

316
Q

focusing on socially beneficial actions

A

working for the public good

317
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in this way serve as

A

therefore are

318
Q

watchdog

A

groups that watch society

319
Q

reporting negative press

A

publishing bad stories

320
Q

deter public figures from misbehaving

A

scare them from acting badly

321
Q

allow citizens

A

permit people

322
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fame

A

well-known

323
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privilege

A

right

324
Q

have a responsibility towards society at large

A

accountable for the good of all

325
Q

respect their privacy

A

care about their privacy rights

326
Q

personal matter with little public relevance

A

no public reason to consider it important

327
Q

Peer pressure refers to

A

Social influence

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influence

A

Unsafe actions

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within the same age group

A

People the same age

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affecting

A

impacting

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behaviors

A

How you act

332
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critically evaluate

A

Have a good opinion about

333
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drawbacks

A

Disadvantages

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benefits

A

Advantages

335
Q

risky behaviors

A

Dangerous actions

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feel compelled to experiment with

A

Are obligated to try

337
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due to

A

Because of

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Q

engage in

A

Participate in

339
Q

desire to fit in

A

Need for belonging

340
Q

be accepted

A

Feel part of a group

341
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override

A

ignore

342
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better judgment

A

Sound reasoning

343
Q

exposing

A

Being vulnerable to

344
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Grave immediate health dangers

A

serious short-term health risks

345
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potential addiction later in life

A

Possible future dependency

346
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succumbing to

A

Giving in to

347
Q

adversely affect academic performance

A

Negatively impact educational achievements

348
Q

prioritize social acceptance over

A

Care more about what people think of you

349
Q

desire for approval

A

Craving validation

350
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result in poor grades

A

Lead to low academic marks

351
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limited educational opportunities

A

Restricted learning prospects

352
Q

long-term negative consequences

A

Bad in the long run

353
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On the other hand

A

However

354
Q

set higher goals

A

Establish ambitious objectives

355
Q

adopt healthier habits

A

Embrace more wholesome practices

356
Q

strive for academic excellence

A

Pursue scholastic mastery

357
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pressured by

A

Encouraged by others

358
Q

join a study group

A

Study with others

359
Q

improved learning outcomes

A

Enhanced educational results

360
Q

academic success

A

Doing well at school

361
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Relatedly

A

Similarly

362
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supportive

A

Encouraging

363
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inspire

A

Encourage

364
Q

engage in physical fitness activities

A

Participate in exercise routines

365
Q

pursue positive hobbies and talents

A

Follow constructive interests and abilities

366
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promoting a healthier and more well-rounded lifestyle

A

Advocating for a balanced and wholesome way of living

367
Q

sense of camaraderie

A

Feeling of comradeship

368
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mutual encouragement fostered within positive peer groups

A

Helping each other out within a friend circle

369
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contribute significantly to personal growth and self-confidence

A

Play a major role in individual development and self-assurance

370
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Actively seeking out positive and active peer groups

A

Energetically pursuing supportive and proactive social circles

371
Q

engaging in behaviors aligned with one’s personal values

A

Participating in actions that resonate with personal principles

372
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mitigate

A

Lessen negatives

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adverse

A

Bad

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harnessing

A

Utilizing

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encourages

A

Promotes

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hinders personal growth

A

Impedes individual development

377
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motivational

A

Inspiring

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emotional

A

Sentimental

379
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make it a positive on the whole

A

Turn it into an overall positive experience

380
Q

Ultimately

A

In the end

381
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striking some degree of balance between independence and positive peer interactions

A

Finding a middle ground between being independent and engaging in positive social interactions

382
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crucial

A

Essential

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minimizing

A

Reducing

384
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embracing

A

Accepting

385
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A rapidly evolving world

A

A swiftly changing world

386
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necessitates

A

Requires

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fundamental changes to educational institutions

A

Basic reforms to schools

388
Q

traditional subjects

A

Established areas

389
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undoubtedly important

A

Unquestionably significant

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incorporate practical skills

A

Integrate practical abilities

391
Q

cookery

A

Cooking

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dressmaking

A

Tailoring

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woodworking

A

Making things from wood

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curricula

A

What you study in school

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enables

A

Allows for

396
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acquire essential life skills

A

Gain crucial life abilities

397
Q

overlooked in traditional academic settings

A

Ignored in normal scholastic contexts

398
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consider

A

Think about

399
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responsibility

A

Accountability

400
Q

knowledge

A

Understanding

401
Q

nutrition

A

Nourishment

402
Q

meal planning

A

Thinking about what to eat

403
Q

culinary techniques

A

Cooking methods

404
Q

prepare their own meals

A

Cook their own food

405
Q

gain a deep understanding of healthy eating habits

A

Attain a profound comprehension of nutritious dietary practices

406
Q

portion control

A

Not eating too much

407
Q

value of balanced nutrition

A

Importance of well-rounded nourishment

408
Q

contribute to

A

Add to

409
Q

empower

A

Inspire

410
Q

make informed choices

A

Make educated decisions

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Q

diet

A

Nutritional plan

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Q

lifelong impact

A

Enduring influence

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Q

process

A

Procedure

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Q

habits can form in the long-term

A

Patterns can develop over the long haul

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Q

promotes

A

Encourages

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Q

well-rounded education catering to diverse needs and interests

A

Comprehensive learning accommodating various requirements and interests

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Q

excel

A

Succeed

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Q

providing alternatives

A

Offering choices

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Q

tap into the potential of

A

Harness the possibilities of

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Q

otherwise

A

Alternatively

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Q

marginalized

A

Not paid attention to

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Q

disengaged

A

Detached

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Q

struggles with

A

Encounters difficulties with

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Q

discover a natural talent

A

Unearth an innate ability

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Q

passion

A

Enthusiasm

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Q

nurturing

A

Fostering

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Q

providing opportunities

A

Offering chances

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Q

gains a feeling of purpose and accomplishment

A

Attains a sense of meaning and achievement

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Q

boosting their overall engagement

A

Enhancing their general involvement

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Q

motivation

A

Drive

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Q

design

A

Create

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Q

measure

A

Calculate

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Q

cut

A

Trim

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Q

sew garments

A

Put on clothes

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Q

instill a sense of pride

A

Foster a feeling of confidence

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Q

useful wood objects

A

Functional wooden items

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Q

wear garments

A

Put on clothes

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Q

crafted

A

Made

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Q

relying on families

A

Depending on families

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Q

prioritize

A

Place emphasis on

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Q

maintaining rigorous standards for

A

Upholding strict criteria for

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Q

comprehensive education

A

Holistic learning

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Q

equips

A

Provides

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Q

theoretical knowledge and practical expertise

A

Academic understanding and applied proficiency

445
Q

There has been recent debate about whether

A

Many people are questioning if

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Q

replace conventional books

A

take the place of normal learning with textbooks

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Q

modern media

A

games, videos, etc.

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Q

multimedia tools

A

different forms of presenting information

449
Q

engaging

A

interesting

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Q

interactive

A

more active

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Q

it is crucial to prioritize

A

we must focus more on

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Q

enduring value of books

A

lasting importance of books

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Q

offer unique advantages in educational settings

A

special features in classrooms

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Q

a dynamic platform

A

versatile way to present

455
Q

present complex concepts

A

show complicated ideas

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Q

historical events

A

things that happened in the past

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Q

more accessible to

A

more people like to use them

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Q

visual storytelling

A

using pictures / images

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Q

issues such as slavery

A

problems like how people were forced to work without pay

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Q

textbooks

A

classroom books

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Q

Similarly

A

relatedly

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Q

interactive computer programs

A

games you can play

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Q

promote active learning, problem-solving skills

A

encourage engaging learning and figuring things out

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Q

teamwork

A

working with others

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Q

Engaging in technology-based activities often heightens motivation

A

using computers is more fun for students

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Q

a given subject compared to

A

any class relative to

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Q

book-based learning methodologies

A

learning from textbooks

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Q

Despite the benefits of multimedia

A

regardless of the advantages of games, computers, etc.

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Q

greater value in classroom contexts

A

more importance in education

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Q

books cultivates critical thinking

A

books encourage deep thinking

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Q

language proficiency

A

learning a language

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Q

analytical skills

A

analysing something

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Q

encourage

A

motivate

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Q

imagination

A

creativity

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Q

form independent thoughts

A

think all on your own

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Q

nuanced understanding

A

complex way of interpreting

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Q

provide a wealth of information and perspectives

A

lots of different ways of seeing something

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Q

readily available in multimedia formats

A

can be found in many kinds of media

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Q

A well-known example of this would be

A

a famous instance is

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Q

19th century

A

1800-1900

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Q

engage their mental faculties more actively

A

make you think more

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Q

passive contemporary media formats

A

not actively using the brain

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Q

better advances academic and intellectual development

A

enables more progress

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Q

Integrating

A

combining

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Q

lasting value of

A

enduring importance of

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Q

given greater weight in curriculum design

A

more significance when designing courses

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Q

employing

A

using

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Q

alongside

A

with

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Q

to an extent

A

somewhat

490
Q

cater to different learning styles

A

work for all kinds of students

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Q

simultaneously prioritize and preserve traditional methods of learning

A

at the same time give importance to old-school ways of learning

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Q

The pursuit of economic progress

A

The search for economic prosperity

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Q

comes at the expense of certain social values

A

Involves sacrificing certain societal ideals

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Q

economic development undeniably engenders numerous benefits

A

Economic advancement unquestionably brings forth many benefits

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Q

key

A

Vital

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Q

prioritize tradition

A

Give priority to customs

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Q

several undeniable advantages to flourishing economic conditions

A

Numerous indisputable benefits of thriving economic circumstances

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Q

creates job opportunities

A

Provides work opportunities

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Q

improves the employment rate

A

Boosts employment figures

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Q

leading to reduced poverty levels and enhanced living standards

A

Bringing about lower levels of poverty and elevated living standards

501
Q

rapid economic growth has lifted millions out of poverty

A

Quick economic development has uplifted millions by alleviating poverty

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Q

industries

A

Economic sectors

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Q

manufacturing

A

Production

504
Q

increased tax revenue

A

Greater tax earnings

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Q

allocated towards public services

A

Assigned to community services

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Q

healthcare

A

Medical care

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Q

improvements

A

Enhancements

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Q

sustainable cycle

A

Long-term cycle

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Q

lead to improved overall societal well-being

A

Result in enhanced societal welfare

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Q

prioritization

A

Preference

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Q

harm

A

Adversely affect

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Q

In the race for rapid growth

A

Experience a weakening of traditional practices

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Q

witness a decline in traditions

A

Ancestral customs

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Q

cultural heritage

A

Social unity

515
Q

community cohesion

A

Solidarity among community members

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Q

consumerism

A

Wanting to buy things

517
Q

material wealth

A

Money

518
Q

Native American reservations

A

Tribal lands

519
Q

erosion

A

Deterioration

520
Q

cultural practices

A

Rituals

521
Q

value material possessions over cultural preservation

A

Emphasize the importance of material belongings over the preservation of culture

522
Q

Additionally

A

Furthermore

523
Q

focus on personal success

A

Prioritize personal accomplishments

524
Q

material gain

A

Acquisition of wealth

525
Q

overshadow the importance of human relationships

A

Diminish the significance of interpersonal connections

526
Q

individualistic attitudes

A

Self-centered mindsets

527
Q

ultimately widens economic inequalities

A

In the end exacerbates economic disparities

528
Q

certain groups benefit disproportionately from development

A

Specific demographics gain disproportionately from progress

529
Q

exacerbating social divisions

A

Worsening social disparities

530
Q

creating social unrest

A

Provoking social turmoil

531
Q

undoubtedly

A

Certainly

532
Q

crucial

A

Essential

533
Q

recognize

A

Acknowledge

534
Q

take proactive measures

A

Preemptive actions

535
Q

balance

A

Equal

536
Q

preservation of cultural heritage

A

Conservation of cultural legacy

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Q

community values

A

Shared principles

538
Q

social well-being

A

For the good of the public

539
Q

eat less meat compared to previous generations as

A

don’t eat as many animal products compared to the past

540
Q

clear evidence

A

real proof

541
Q

unhealthy contexts

A

not in good foods/meals

542
Q

generally healthy if prepared correctly

A

overall better for you when made well

543
Q

Those who argue that

A

the people against

544
Q

inherently

A

in itself, naturally

545
Q

point out modern insights into nutrition

A

argue new ideas about eating healthy

546
Q

infamously red meats

A

notoriously beef, pork, lamb, etc.

547
Q

certain

A

have made

548
Q

build up

A

increase

549
Q

contribute to

A

add to

550
Q

leading cause of death globally

A

main reason people die around the world

551
Q

cardiovascular disease

A

heart disease

552
Q

meaty

A

full of meat

553
Q

saturated with heavy carbohydrates, salt, sugar, and other unhealthy fats

A

full of unhealthy breads, salty foods, sweet foods and other oily foods

554
Q

One standout example of this would be

A

an illustrative instance of this is

555
Q

most eaten meal items globally

A

food that most people consume around the world

556
Q

heart health

A

cardiovascular health

557
Q

buns

A

bread for burgers

558
Q

potentially

A

possibly

559
Q

toppings

A

what you put on a burger

560
Q

hinder short and long-term nutritional goals

A

impair now and the future your health

561
Q

on its own

A

by itself

562
Q

crucial due to high protein levels

A

essential because of an essential amino acid

563
Q

vegetarians

A

people who don’t eat meat

564
Q

vegans

A

people who don’t eat any animal products

565
Q

proteins

A

chicken, beef, etc.

566
Q

sourced from

A

gotten from

567
Q

nutritious and vitamin-dense

A

healthy and full of nutrients

568
Q

Though there is some truth in this

A

however this is somewhat the case

569
Q

levels

A

how much of it

570
Q

low

A

not high

571
Q

certain essential compounds

A

nutritious vitamins

572
Q

found in

A

located in

573
Q

The best evidence for this comes not only from nutritional studies but also human prehistory

A

this is best supported by science and the history of humanity

574
Q

subsisting on diets high in

A

consuming foods with lots of

575
Q

greatly contributed to the flourishing of the human race generally

A

a main reason why civilization exists

576
Q

civilization more specifically

A

society especially

577
Q

Consumed without

A

eaten but not with

578
Q

ingredients

A

what’s inside a food

579
Q

no greater source of energy for the average person

A

no better way to get energy for most people

580
Q

meat dishes

A

meals with meat

581
Q

high in fat, salt, sugar, and carbohydrates

A

lots of fat, salt, sugar, and carbs

582
Q

excellent and healthy source of protein

A

main way to get a nutrient for your muscles and energy

583
Q

historically

A

looking at the past

584
Q

a part of the human diet

A

something people eat on a daily basis

585
Q

in this case as in all others

A

always true

586
Q

therefore pursue a more moderate approach

A

thus look for a better way

587
Q

Certain concerned parties today would argue that

A

some people today contend that

588
Q

inherently less value in

A

intrinsically not as important as

589
Q

despite

A

regardless of

590
Q

unique features possible when

A

new ways of using it allowed as

591
Q

in-person friendships

A

face to face relationships

592
Q

meaningful due to the human element

A

valuable because you can meet in person

593
Q

Supporters of

A

people in favor of

594
Q

in the virtual world

A

online

595
Q

point out

A

argue

596
Q

the diverse possibilities for communication

A

different options for talking

597
Q

In the past

A

before

598
Q

little choice other than to

A

not much option besides to

599
Q

narrow range

A

not many options

600
Q

average social media user

A

normal person online

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