| 1. The spaceship that landed on the moon was built to __________ weight and maximize manoeuvrability. | | |
| 2. The mixing of water in the Pacific Ocean has resulted in the most varied __________ of animals and plants of the world's oceans. | | |
| 3. Public opinion polls __________ revealed an increase in fear of flying following the attacks of 9-11. | | |
| 4. The Muslim holy man was wearing a black turban __________ his descent from the Prophet Muhammad. | | |
| 5. Although the leading causes of death for men and women are identical, men __________ higher death rates. | | |
| 6. The company had to __________ its original budget forecast due to a sudden rise in energy costs. | | |
| 7. Because violence __________ in video games, many parents worry about their effect on children. | | |
| 8. The police finally had to __________ their search after looking for the lost child for over a year. | | |
| 9. Researchers recently discovered a hunger-__________ hormone in obese individuals. | | |
| 10. The __________ of the application of the death penalty in the U.S. is one of the prime arguments against its use. | | |