Japan's defence minister says China's behaviour over disputed East China Sea islands is jeopardising peace. Rhetoric has risen in recent days, with Japan reporting increased activity from China in the area of the disputed East China Sea islands. (Tip: Delete several unnecessary words from the second sentence.)

(Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-24709148)

In 2012, the Japanese government bought three of the islands from their private Japanese owner, which was a move that sparked a new row and protests in Chinese cities. (Tip: Delete two words from the second part of the sentence.)

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They say the man, who is surnamed Zheng, was injured when found in an office nearby. He was taken to hospital. (Tip: Delete two words from the first sentence.)

(Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-24673619)

South Yorkshire Police first arrested a boy, 17, on Thursday evening and a man, aged 25, later the same night. Both males are being held in custody for questioning. (Tip: Delete only one word from the second sentence.)

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He set off at 21:50 GMT to make a delivery in Southey Crescent but he did not arrive. (Tip: Delete only one word.)

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Now, though, as his decade has drawn to a close, his time is widely seen as a missed opportunity and people's attention has turned to the new generation. (Tip: Delete only one word from the second half of the sentence.)

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There are "princelings" and those from more humble backgrounds than princelings. (Tip: Delete two words from the second half of the sentence.)

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A rare solar eclipse allowing a view of the Sun that is totally or partially blocked by the Moon has taken place. Partial views of the rare solar eclipse were available in eastern North America and southern Europe. (Tip: Delete several words from the second sentence.)

(Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-24793350)

In a total eclipse, the Moon completely covers the sun, while an annular eclipse occurs when the Moon is at its farthest from the Earth and does not block out the Sun completely, leaving a halo of sunlight which is still visible around the Moon. (Tip: Delete two words from the last clause of the sentence.)

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A safe view of eclipses can be obtained by using special welder's glasses or by using a pinhole camera. (Tip: Delete two words from the last clause of the sentence.)


(Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-24793350)

Making a packed lunch for your children to take to school is a chore performed by parents around the world. But in Japan, it is not just the taste and healthiness of the meal that is important - but how it looks that is important. (Tip: Delete three words from the last clause of the sentence.)

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Making a packed lunch for your children to take to school is a chore performed by parents around the world. But in Japan, it is not just the taste and healthiness of the meal that is important - but how it looks. The BBC's Tokyo correspondent Roland Buerk has been finding out more about the packed lunches. (Tip: Delete several words from the second sentence.)

(Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-16069217)

The Close-up series focuses on aspects of life in countries and cities around the world. What may seem ordinary and familiar to the people who live there can be surprising to those who do not live there. (Tip: Delete two words from the second sentence.)

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She said that if Mr Snowden had been a true whistleblower, he could have reported privately to her committee, but had chosen not to report privately to her committee. (Tip: Delete several words from the second sentence.)

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"I think the answer to the problem is no clemency," she said. (Tip: Delete three words.)


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