Task A, Using Ellipsis for Cohesive Writing, Short Answer Exercise 1

Three of those killed were inside the car and the other two [XXX] were bystanders.

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They were detained after [XXX] taking photographs with banners urging officials to disclose their assets.

(Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-24700026)

They were detained after taking photographs with banners [XXX] urging officials to disclose their assets.

(Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-24700026)

Liao Minyue, [XXX] daughter of activist Liu Ping, told AP they were "still a little bit confident in this case".

(Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-24700026)

In July, prominent lawyer Xu Zhiyong, [XXX] one of the founders of the movement, was detained on suspicion of having "gathered crowds to disrupt public order".

(Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-24700026)

The Zhuzhou Baimalong Labour Camp is an imposing sight, [XXX] built like a prison.

(Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-21822684)

The camp, [XXX] a gulag-type network created half a century ago, holds thousands of inmates who are made to undergo "laojiao", also known as "re-education through labour".

(Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-21822684)

The camp, a gulag-type network [XXX] created half a century ago, holds thousands of inmates who are made to undergo "laojiao", also known as "re-education through labour".

(Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-21822684)

The camp, a gulag-type network created half a century ago, holds thousands of inmates who are made to undergo "laojiao", [XXX] also known as "re-education through labour".

(Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-21822684)

The Zhuzhou Baimalong Labour Camp is an imposing sight, [XXX] built like a prison.

(Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-21822684)

At the front there's a giant, curved facade, {XXX] lined with classical columns, where the main gate stands. Behind it is a sprawling collection of white buildings, some six or seven storeys high, with workshops, vegetable gardens and a parade ground, all surrounded by a high wall and watchtowers.

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Behind it is a sprawling collection of white buildings, some {XXX] six or seven storeys high, with workshops, vegetable gardens and a parade ground, all surrounded by a high wall and watchtowers.

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Behind it is a sprawling collection of white buildings, some six or seven storeys high, with workshops, vegetable gardens and a parade ground, all [XXX] surrounded by a high wall and watchtowers.

(Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-21822684)

There's a constant flow of police vehicles and buses in and out of the camp. It's big enough to hold hundreds of inmates, all [XXX] sent here to undergo "re-education through labour".

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Today it's used to lock up undesirables like drug addicts and prostitutes, along with those like Tang Hui who complain too loudly about injustices, or [XXX] people who are members of religious movements banned by the Communist Party.

(Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-21822684)

Today it's used to lock up undesirables like drug addicts and prostitutes, along with those like Tang Hui who complain too loudly about injustices, or people who are members of religious movements [XXX] banned by the Communist Party.

(Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-21822684)

"People have their freedom taken away [XXX] without any court case. They can't even appeal the decision until after they've served their time."

(Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-21822684)

"People have their freedom taken away without any court case. They can't even appeal the decision until after they've served their time [XXX]."

(Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-21822684)

China's new leaders, [XXX] aware the system is deeply unpopular, have indicated they are considering reforming it.

(Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-21822684)

Many [XXX] believe the police are resisting change, unwilling to give up the enormous powers they enjoy.

(Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-21822684)

Many believe the police are resisting change, {XXX] unwilling to give up the enormous powers they enjoy.

(Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-21822684)

However, any reform will not affect the far bigger system of prison labour camps, [XXX] estimated to hold millions.

(Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-21822684)

By last year the number was down to 50,000 [XXX] being held in 350 labour camps.

(Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-21822684)

One of them is Li Zhengtian, [XXX] a well-known artist, philosopher and musician.

(Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-21822684)

[XXX] His crime? Drawing "big character posters" calling for the rule of law.

(Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-21822684)

His crime? [XXX] Drawing "big character posters" calling for the rule of law.

(Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-21822684)

His crime? Drawing "big character posters" [XXX] calling for the rule of law.

(Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-21822684)

You'd think this would be a moment of celebration for China's leaders, [XXX] old and new.

(Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-21666152)

Wen Jiabao's speech was long on aspirations, [XXX] short on announcements.

(Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-21666152)

Listening, Xi Jinping sat betraying little emotion. The reason may well be that both Mr Xi and the Congress seem to be preoccupied not by past achievements but [XXX] future problems.

(Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-21666152)

Task A, Using Ellipsis for Cohesive Writing, Short Answer Exercise 1

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