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#15 天前
Film is where art meets commerce. ____ Orson Welles said:'A painter just needs a brush and the writer just needs a pen, but the producer needs an army.' And an army needs money. A producer is just like an entrepreneur, and we ____ money to make films. First, we need to find an original idea or a book or a play and purchase the rights, then we need money to develop that idea, often not a reasonably small sum. ____ , to commission a writer for the screenplay isn't something you would want to gamble your own money on, so you find a partner. We are lucky here in the UK, as we have Film 4, BBC Films and the UK Film Council, all of ____ are good places to develop an idea. Producing in Britain is very different to producing in America or ____ Europe because the economic dynamic is different.
考过 126 次
#25 天前
Fancy a locust for lunch? Probably not, if you live in the west, but elsewhere it's a different story. Edible insects, termites, stick insects, dragonflies , grasshoppers and giant water bugs, are on the menu for an estimated 80 percent of the world's population. For example, 'Kungu cakes', made from midges, are a ____ in parts of Africa. ____ is so high that 40 species are now under threat, including white agave worms. These caterpillars of the tequila giant-skipper butterfly ____ around $250 a kilogram. Insects can be a good ____ of vitamins and minerals too: a type of caterpillar (Usta Terpsichore) eaten in Angola is rich in iron, zinc, and thiamine.
考过 119 次
#35 天前
Many schools {offer} music classes, just like art classes and physical education classes. Music helps other subjects. The school still retains music classes because research shows that learning music can help improve mathematics and other subjects. School recognized the importance of music {related} alongside maths and physics; studies show that children who are {exposed} to music can better {understand} some concepts in science.
考过 61 次
#48 天前
Language comes so naturally to us that it is easy to forget what a strange and miraculous gift it is. All over the world members of our ____ fashion their breath into hisses and hums and squeaks and pops and listen to others do the ____. We do this, of course, not only because we like the sounds but because details of the sounds contain information about the ____ of the person making them. We, humans, are fitted with a means of ____ our ideas, in all their unfathomable vastness. When we listen to speech, we can be led to think thoughts that have never been thought before and that never would have ____ to us on our own.
考过 127 次
#58 天前
The last tourists may have been leaving the Valley of the Kings on the West Bank in Luxor but the area in front of the tomb of Tutankhamun remained far from deserted. Instead of the ____ that usually descends on the area in the evening it was a hive of activity. TV crews trailed masses of equipment, journalists milled and photographers held their cameras at the ready. The reason? For the first time since Howard Carter ____ the tomb in 1922 the mummy of Tutankhamun was being prepared for public display. Inside the subterranean burial chamber Egypt's archaeology supremo Zahi Hawass, ____ by four Egyptologists, two restorers and three workmen, were slowly lifting the mummy from the golden sarcophagus where it has ____ -- mostly undisturbed -- for more than 3,000 years. The body was then placed on a wooden stretcher and ____ to its new home, a high- tech, climate-controlled plexi-glass showcase located in the outer chamber of the tomb where, covered in linen, with only the face and feet exposed, it now greets visitors.
考过 114 次
#68 天前
The universality of story feature films are narratives – they tell stories. Even films based on ____ events will fictionalize them in order to produce drama, to telescope time, to avoid being filled up with too many ____ characters ,or simply to be more entertaining. Even in the current welter of special-effect movies, feature films are usually summarized by their plots – in their first 'treatment' (or outline of the script or the advance publicity), in the TV guide, in reviews, and in conversations. Films may differ from other ____ of narrative– literary fiction or television drama, for instance – in the medium used and the representational conventions. They do, however, ____ with literary fiction and television drama the basic structure and functions of narrative.
考过 112 次
#78 天前
We are students looking for accommodation in the area, and we are very interested ____ renting your apartment. We would like to inform you that you can trust ability to ____ your rent on time because we have stable finances and part-time jobs. Some friends live in the same building and have recommended your place to us. They mentioned that you are a kind and responsible landlord, and we hope to ____ the same positive experience. We would like to ____ an appointment to view the apartment in person. Our application form is ready, and we are prepared to proceed with the process quickly. We look forward to hearing from you soon.
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#88 天前
Public education is generally free. However, many schools ____ to charge parents for extra services, ____ as textbooks, excursions, and music lessons. Low-income families may not be able to afford ____ costs, which puts their children at a disadvantage, especially when ____ information.
考过 71 次
#98 天前
Away from the rumble of Shanghai's highways and the cacophony of the shopping districts, stroll down side streets filled with rows of tall brick ____. In the early evening or on a weekend morning, you'll hear the ____ of classical music drifting from a piano, played by a 10-year old or a grandmother in her seventies. Wander down another alley toward concrete ____ and you'll hear Beethoven or Mozart flowing from a violin, or perhaps a cello, accordion or flute. In China, classical music is ____ as mightily as the 1812 Overture.
考过 33 次
#109 天前
A herbal is a book of plants, describing their appearance, their properties and how they may be used for preparing ointments and medicines. The medical use of plants is ____ on fragments of papyrus and clay tablets from ancient Egypt, Samaria and China that date back 5,000 years but document traditions far older still. Over 700 herbal remedies were detailed in the Papyrus Ebers, an Egyptian text written in 1500 BC. Around 65 BC, a Greek physician called Dioscorides wrote a herbal that was ____ into Latin and Arabic. Known as 'De materia medica', it became the most influential work on medicinal plants in both Christian and Islamic worlds until the late 17th century. An illustrated manuscript copy of the text made in Constantinople (modern - day Istanbul) ____ from the sixth century. The first printed herbals date from the dawn of European printing in the 1480s. They provided valuable information for apothecaries, whose job was to make the pills and potions ____ by physicians. In the next century, landmark herbals were produced in England by William Turner, considered to be the father of British botany, and John Gerard, whose illustrations would inspire the floral fabric, wallpaper and tile designs of William Morris four centuries later.
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#119 天前
One thing is certain. Most people do not get enough exercise in their ____ routines. All of the advances of modern technology — from ____ can openers to power steering have made life easier, more comfortable and much less physically ____. Yet our bodies need activities, especially if they are carrying around too ____ fat. Satisfying this need requires a sustainable plan, and a commitment. There are two ____ ways to increase the number of calories you spend: start a regular exercise program if you do not have one already. Increase the amount of physical activity in your daily routine.
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#129 天前
New B.C. residents will only be required to provide their driver licence history — proof of insurance is no longer required. However, their premiums will be adjusted for the first three years {of} driving in B.C. {due to} the increased risks associated with driving in a new area. Each year you remain crash-free, your discount increases. ICBC {will credit} you with up to 15 years of driving experience (up from eight years) upon receipt of a driver's abstract {showing} the original date that you received your licence. When obtaining your B.C. licence, you can provide your original driver's abstract in person at a driver licensing office.
考过 109 次
#139 天前
This is an advertisement from a hamburger shop about the smell of onions in their burgers. As you {visit} the shop, you should know something before you {answer}. Before you {start} eating, please note that we accept {cash only}. If you {are} a fan of onions, you will be happy.
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#149 天前
The Oakham area Career Programme offers on-site, in-house teaching: the course ____ by experienced instructors, ____ outsourcing it. Our teachers understand each student's individual learning needs, ____ learners receive personalized feedback and support. This way, you'll never miss a class ____ any reason.
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#159 天前
If you feel ____, give some information about company activities. I would appreciate any information reference about that job. I would like to know more about the role and understand the requirements to make a ____ within your company. I gained experience ____ I worked in the ABC company, and I am eager to explore new opportunities to apply my skills in a challenging environment. I look ____ to hearing from you. Let me ____ if there is any further information you require.
考过 82 次
#169 天前
Wind is air moving around. Some winds can move ____ fast as a racing car, over 100 miles an ____. Winds can travel around the world. Wind can make you feel cold because you lose heat from your body ____ when it is windy. Weather forecasters need to ____ the speed and direction of the wind. The strength of wind is measured using the Beaufort scale from wind force when there is no wind, to wind force 12 which can damage houses and buildings and is called hurricane force.
考过 37 次
#1712 天前
With the increase in women's ____ in the labour force, many mothers have less time ____ to undertake domestic activities. At the same time, there has been increasing ____ that the father's role and ____ with a child is important. A father can have many roles in the family, ranging from income provider to teacher, carer, playmate and role model. Therefore, balancing paid work and family responsibilities can be an important issue for both fathers and mothers in families.
考过 51 次
#1812 天前
Music was as important to the ancient Egyptians as it is in our modern society. Although it is thought that music played a ____ throughout the history of Egypt, those that ____ the Egyptian writings have discovered that music ____ to become more important in what is called the 'pharaonic' ____ of their history. This was the time when the Egyptian dynasties of the pharaohs were ____ (around 3100 BCE) and music was ____ many parts of everyday Egyptian life.
考过 17 次
#1913 天前
In Citydance Dance City, there were some instructors who ____ your dance. With a live ____, the second blank improve your skills and make ____.
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#2014 天前
What is a country, and how is a country defined? When people ask how many countries there are in the world, they expect a simple answer. After all, we've explored the ____ planet, we have international travel, satellite navigation and plenty of global organizations like the United Nations, ____ we should really know how many countries there are! However, the answer to the question varies according to whom you ask. ____ people say there are 192 countries, but others point out that there could be more like 260 of them. So why isn't there a straightforward answer? The problem arises because there isn't a universally agreed definition of 'country' and because, for political reasons, some countries find it convenient to recognize or not recognize ____ countries.
考过 100 次
#2114 天前
You are very happy to be {to be considered} by the company for a position. You have {confidence} that you can leave a good {impression} on the company. In the past, you were {responsible for} certain tasks in your previous job as an XXX. Finally, you got the {opportunity} to have an in-person interview.
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#2214 天前
Climate is the word we ____ for weather over a long period of time. The desert has a dry climate because there is very little rain. The UK ____ a 'temperate climate', ____ means winters are, overall, mild and ____ generally, don't get too hot.
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#2314 天前
Research has suggested that major stressors in our lives are life ____, for example, moving house, marriage or relationship breakdown. Work - related factors, ____ unemployment and boredom, are also common ____ of stress. Differences in personality may also ____ a part.
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#2421 天前
London's National Portrait Gallery is currently celebrating the fifty-year {career} of photographer Sandra Lousada. The twenty one portraits on display depict key {figures} in literature, film and fashion from the early 1960s. Subsequent to the acquisition of forty portraits by Lousada, the display at The National Portrait Gallery highlights shots taken between 1960 and 1964, many of which feature in Lousada's book Public Faces Private Places (2008). Formal commissioned portraits are shown alongside behind-the-scenes photographs taken on {sets} and unguarded portraits of sitters captured at home.
考过 27 次
#2521 天前
A ____ dining spot has just opened in the city, attracting many food lovers. It’s called Bella’s Kitchen and is gaining popularity quickly. This ____ offers a ____ with a variety of international dishes to choose from. Many customers find the options very ____ and unique. The ____ of the place, Bella, has years of experience in the culinary world. It’s located in the ____ area, making it a convenient spot for everyone.
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#2624 天前
When it comes to preventing water damage at home, knowing about ____ down the water supply is very important. This is especially ____ because your pipes might leak. Depending on where the leak happens, you need to turn off the correct valve, since leaks could occur in many different ____.
考过 19 次
#2725 天前
Participating regularly in physical activity has been shown to benefit an individual's health and ____. Regular physical activity is important in reducing the risk of ____ diseases, such as heart disease and stroke, obesity, diabetes and some forms of cancer. The National Physical Activity Guidelines for Adults ____ at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity, ____ every day of the week, to ____ health benefits.
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#2825 天前
Coral reefs ____ more marine life than any other ocean ecosystem and are, not ____ , a favorite pursuit for many divers. But as well as being physically and biologically spectacular, coral reefs also sustain the livelihoods of over half a billion people. What is more, this number is expected to ____ in coming decades while the area of high - quality reef is expected to halve. In combination with the very real threat of climate change, which could lead to increased seawater temperatures and ocean acidification , we start to arrive at some quite frightening scenarios.
考过 30 次
#2927 天前
The United Nations is an international organization founded in 1945. Due to its unique international character, and the powers vested in its founding Charter, the organization can take ____ on a wide range of issues and provide a forum for its 193 Member States to ____ their views , through the General Assembly, the Security Council, the Economic and Social Council and other bodies and committees. The work of the United Nations reaches every ____ of the globe. Although best known for peacekeeping, peacebuilding, conflict ____ and humanitarian assistance, there are many other ways the United Nations and its System (specialized agencies, funds and programs) affect our lives and make the world a better place.
考过 75 次
#3027 天前
Founded after World War II by 51 'peace - loving states' combined to oppose future aggression, the United Nations now counts 192 member nations, ____ its newest members, Nauru, Kiribati, and Tonga in 1999, Tuvalu and Yugoslavia in 2000, Switzerland and East Timor in 2002, and Montenegro in 2006. United Nations Day has been ____ on October 24 since 1948 and celebrates the objectives and accomplishments of the organization, which was established on October 24, 1945. The UN ____ in peacekeeping and humanitarian missions across the globe. Though some say its ____ has declined in recent decades, the United Nations still plays a ____ role in world politics. In 2001 the United Nations and Kofi Annan, then Secretary - General of the UN, won the Nobel Peace Prize 'for their work for a better organized and more peaceful world.' Since 1948 there have been 63 UN peacekeeping ____ ; 16 are currently underway.
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#3134 天前
It is ____ important; our ____ is significant. Something ____ our genuine respect for our community, and for the ____ we live in. ____, in the world today.
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#3239 天前
At the end of the last ice age, the melting ice disrupted the ocean currents in the North Atlantic and ____ a drop in temperature of almost 5 degrees. ____ the rest of the planet was warming ____, the North Atlantic region remained in a cold period for 1300 years. The same thing happened ____ 8000 years ago, when the cooling lasted about a hundred years, and it ____ happen again today. Even a short period of cooling in the North Atlantic could have a dramatic effect on the wildlife, and the human populations, living there.
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#3347 天前
If you are interested in studying but have other ____, our online and distance learning courses offer an alternative flexible ____ of study. Teaching is conducted through a mixture of audio - visual, written and interactive materials. There are also ____ for online discussion and collaborative projects with tutors and other students. Some programs include residential ____ taught on campus, giving you the chance to meet and work alongside your tutors and fellow students face - to - face. Our Graduate School provides comprehensive support for distance and part - time researchers, many of whom study for up to six years or more.
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#3448 天前
A climate plan outlines several strategies to ____ around the city, ____ weekday trips, and encourage more use of ____ transportation and cycling.
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#3548 天前
Government-funded courses ____ learners by offering training in a ____ location, where instructors teach via both online ____ and face-to-face sessions.
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#3649 天前
Employees should follow certain regulations that ____ conditions of the working environment to ensure a better workplace and ____ hazards in the workplace. In some countries, companies are ____ to provide insurance to protect employees’ rights.
考过 31 次
#3753 天前
Everybody needs fresh water. ____ water, people, animals and plants cannot live. Although a few plants and animals can make do with saltwater, all humans need a constant supply of fresh water if they are to stay ____ and healthy. Of the total supply of water on the Earth, only about 3 percent of it is fresh, and most of that is stored as ice and snow at the poles, or is so ____ under the surface of the Earth that we cannot get to it. Despite so much of the water being out of reach, we still have a million cubic miles of it that we ____ use. That's about 4,300,000 cubic kilometers of fresh water to share out between most of the plants, animals and people on the planet.
考过 8 次
#3853 天前
Timing is important for revision. Have you noticed that during the school day you get times when you just don't care any longer? I don't mean the lessons you don't like, but the ones you usually find OK, but on some occasions, you just can't be bothered with it. You ____ have other things on your mind, be tired, restless, or looking forward to what comes next. Whatever the reason, that particular lesson doesn't get 100 percent ____ from you. The same is true of revision. Your mental and physical ____ is important. You need a revision timetable, so you don't keep ____.
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#3953 天前
Organizations need to integrate their sales activities more both internally and with customers' needs according to a new book co - authored by an academic at the University of East Anglia. The book ____ how sales can help organizations to become more customer - oriented and considers how they are responding to challenges such as increasing competition, more ____ customers and a more complex selling environment. Many organizations are facing escalating costs and a growth in customer power, ____ makes it necessary to allocate resources more strategically. However, the authors say that within the industry ____ is still uncertainty about the shape a future sales team should take, how it should be managed, and how it ____ into their organization's business model.
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#4056 天前
International trade allows countries to expand their markets and access goods and services that ____ may not have been available domestically. As a ____ of international trade, the market is more efficient. This ultimately leads to more competitive pricing and brings ____ products to consumers.
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#4156 天前
In recent years, the fashion industry has seen a ____ shift towards sustainability. This change is driven by growing ____ about the environmental and social impacts of fast fashion. Fast fashion, characterized by rapid production and disposal of inexpensive clothing, has led to issues like textile waste and exploitation of labor. One of the most promising ____ in sustainable fashion is the use of recycled materials. Brands are increasingly using recycled fabrics, such as PET bottles turned into polyester, to create stylish and eco-friendly clothing. Additionally, sustainable fashion emphasizes durable designs and encourages consumers to buy fewer, higher-quality pieces that last longer. However, the transition to sustainable fashion also poses ____ . The cost of sustainable materials and ethical production practices can make clothing more expensive, which may limit accessibility. Moreover, there is a need for greater transparency and accountability in the fashion supply chain to ensure that claims of sustainability are not just marketing tactics. In conclusion, the fashion industry's shift towards sustainability is a ____ response to pressing global challenges, but it also requires addressing affordability and transparency issues to create a lasting impact.
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#4263 天前
In the UK, it is recommended that drivers should ____ their car engines when they expect to be stationary for more than 1 minute. To encourage drivers ____ their engines while waiting at rail crossings, the Kent city council placed a permanent sign at the crossing asking drivers to 'please switch off your engine when barriers are down to help improve air quality.' ____ , drivers had to wait between 2 and 3 minutes to cross after the barrier had gone down. However, the sign didn't seem to be convincing the ____ of drivers to switch off their engines. '____ ' some research suggests that signs ____ can change behavior, the message on this sign was designed simply to be an informational request and was not guided by any particular behavioral theory,' the researchers explain. So the research team, led by Rose Mellady of the University of East Anglia, designed an intervention study.
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#4368 天前
Scientists have discovered the cause of a mass extinction of sea - floor marine organisms 800,000 years ago — which also provides insight into how climate change can impact ____ deep ocean biota. In a new study ____ in the journal Nature Communications, scientists from the universities of Nottingham and Durham and the British Geological Survey (BGS), have discovered the cause of a mass extinction within marine organisms called foraminifera. Foraminifera are an important group in relation to biomass in the deep ocean and the cause of their extinction was ____ unknown. Scientists tested various possible ____ for the mass extinction and were able to discount others such as ocean cooling. ____, they discovered that the extinction was caused by a global change in plankton at the surface of the ocean.
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#4469 天前
Distance learning can be highly beneficial to a large variety of people from young students wanting to expand their horizons to adults looking for more job security. With programs that allow learners of all ages to take courses for fun, personal advancement and ____ , distance learning can ____ the needs of a diverse population. Perhaps one of the most notable and often talked about ____ of distance learning is the flexibility. The majority of programs allow students to learn when and where it's convenient for them. For ____ who are struggling to balance their distance learning goals with working a full - time job and taking care of a family this kind of flexibility can allow many people to ____ education who would not otherwise be able to do so. ____ there are no on - campus courses to attend, students can learn from their own homes, at work on their lunch breaks and from virtually anywhere with internet access. For some it can even be a big source of savings on the fuel costs and time required to commute to classes.
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#4669 天前
If you have a ____ disease such as heart disease, diabetes, asthma, or back or joint pain, exercise can have important health ____. However, it's important to talk to your doctor before starting an exercise ____. He or she might have ____ on what exercises are safe and any precautions you might need to take while exercising.
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#4769 天前
You've probably heard the ____ 'a heart attack on a plate.' Because a report in the Journal of the American Medical Association reveals that some Egyptian mummies show signs of atherosclerosis, ____ of the arteries. Intrigued by this observation, ____ from the University of California, Irvine, got to wondering whether damaged arteries were common among ancient Egyptians. So they collected 20 mummies from the museum basement and from various displays, and ____ them to whole-body CT scans to look at their insides. Although no one knows what those mummies were eating, it's safe to say they never ____ a corn dog. Too many of those things will lead you to an early tomb.
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#4869 天前
Affordable early years education and childcare potentially enables parents, particularly mothers, to be in paid employment. International studies ____ that countries with greater enrolment rates in publicly funded or provided childcare also have higher maternal employment rates, although untangling causal relationships is complex. From the point of view of the household, additional income, especially for the less well-off, is itself associated with better outcomes for children, as child poverty ____ to be a key independent determinant of children's outcomes. From the point of view of the public purse, as mothers ____ employment, they are likely to claim fewer benefits and to generate extra revenues ____ income tax and national insurance contributions.
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#4969 天前
Deciding to go to business school is perhaps the simplest part of what can be a complicated process. With nearly 600 accredited MBA programs on ____ around the world, the choice of where to study can be overwhelming. Here we explain how to ____ the right school and course for you and unravel the application and funding process. 'Probably the ____ of people applying to business school are at a point in their careers where they know they ____ to shake things up, but they don't know exactly what they would like to do with their professional lives,' says Stacy Blackman, an MBA admissions consultant based in Los Angeles. 'If that's the case with you, look at other ____: culture, teaching method, location, and then pick a place that's a good fit for you with a strong general management program. Super-defined career goals don't have to be a part of this process.'
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#5069 天前
Some students say that they need complete quiet to read and study. Others study best in a crowded, noisy room because the noise actually {helps} them concentrate. Some students like quiet music playing; others {do} not. The point is, you should know the level of noise that is optimal for your own studying. However, one general rule for all students is that the television seems to be more of a distraction than music or other background noise, so {leave} the TV off when you are reading or studying. {also}, don't let yourself become distracted by computer games, email, or Internet surfing.
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#5169 天前
Since biological systems with signs of ____ engineering are unlikely to have arisen from accidents or coincidences, their ____ must come from natural selection, and hence should have ____ useful for survival and reproduction in the environments in which humans evolved.
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