Anatoly Karpov
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Anatoly Karpov is a Russian chess grandmaster. He is considered to be one of the greatest __________________ of all time.PLAY
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Karpov started playing chess when he was only four. Recognizing his talent, Karpov’s parents did everything possible to help him master this __________________ game.EXCITE
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Karpov quickly became the national master and went on to receive the title of a grandmaster at the age of 19. It may sound __________________ but Karpov successfully combined playing chess with being an excellent student.POSSIBLE
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He proceeded to win a series of __________________ tournaments, becoming the official world champion in 1975. His reign as the world champion came to an end only when he was defeated by Garry Kasparov in 1985.NATIONAL
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The two men then had many more matches at various __________________, proving to be equally good chess masters. Karpov is now actively involved in humanitarian activities.CHAMPION
At the office
Max White tapped on Paul’s office door at 15.00. He walked in without 30
______ for a response. Paul looked up from the papers on his desk and said, “Sit down, Max. Please 31 ______ me everything you know.”It was Tuesday, the eighth of July; the day before, the rumors had been rampant throughout the company that more of the top executives were going to be sacked on the explicit orders of Brent Horn. 32
______, nobody knew who would be terminated. So most of the people were 33 ______ about losing their jobs. An atmosphere of fear reigned in the company for the first time in over thirty years, and there was gloom on every floor of the building.Max had all the information, as he had just told Paul on the phone; now he leaned closer and confided, “I understand George Sanford was given his walking orders late on Friday afternoon. And this week we’ll see the 34
______ of Jim Cooper and John Turner, two good men.” It was terrible news. They had been with the company about as long as Paul had. They were among Brent Horn’s big supporters when he was trying to get the company back from the DeWitts. They were much 35 ______ by everyone. Paul couldn’t 36 ______ of their dismissal. He was truly shocked, and it showed. The company had changed the moment Brent Horn had taken control, and it genially concerned him.30
1) expecting
2) waiting
3) demanding
4) requiring
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1) say
2) speak
3) talk
4) tell
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1) However
2) Although
3) Therefore
4) Moreover
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1) bothered
2) annoyed
3) worried
4) troubled
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1) destruction
2) demonstration
3) departure
4) determination
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1) recognized
2) respected
3) regarded
4) remained
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1) admire
2) accept
3) appreciate
4) approve
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