The Beatles

In the 1960s, the Beatles were probably the most famous pop group in the whole world. Since then, there have been a great many groups that have achieved enormous fame, so it is difficult now to imagine how sensational The Beatles were at that time. They were four boys from the north of England and none of them had any training in music. They started by performing and recording songs by black Americans and they had some success with these songs. Then they started writing their own songs and that was when they became really popular. The Beatles changed pop music. They were the first pop group to achieve great success from songs they had written themselves. After that it became common for groups and singers to write their own songs. The Beatles did not have a long career. Their first hit record was in 1963 and they split up in 1970. They stopped doing live performances in 1966 because it had become too dangerous for them – their fans were so excited that they surrounded them and tried to take their clothes as souvenirs! However, today some of their songs remain as famous as they were when they first came out. Throughout the world, many people can sing part of a Beatles song if you ask them.

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People who live in the industrially advanced and affluent countries of the world take telecommunication for granted. Computer data with text, graphics and even video clips (15)......been added to the telephone. Fax, e-mail and modems have become integral parts of office equipment for most businesses in the developed world. It is important to remember, however, that although North America, Europe and Japan own about 85 percent of the world's telephones; they have under a quarter of the world’s population.

Today, telecommunications are at the center of (17).....international economy. To participate in this economy, countries need telecommunications to enable them to obtain information and knowledge which they can use to attract industrial (19).....and find new markets. Businesses and factories need the telephone and computer because producers and customers may be thousands of kilometers apart. Regional and national borders are no (20).....barriers to trade. With the trend towards a more cooperation between countries, global telecommunications increase in importance. They are the key to development and progress.

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The police let him leave after they had questioned him.

He was..................................................................

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 The furniture was so expensive that I didn't buy it.

The furniture was too.............................................

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 I haven’t seen that man here before.

It's .......................................................................

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This problem is very difficult. We can’t solve it now. (so)

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My sister studied hard, .......she completed her examination successfully.

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When she lived in the countryside, she.......in the river.

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 He drove very fast. He had an accident. (because of)

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She can’t understand me. She is my old acquaintance. (Although)

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I wish I ...... money to help the homeless and poor people.

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"I think we should take a shower instead of a bath to save energy."

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Tet is a festival........occurs in late January or early February.

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 In spite of John came to the show late due to the heavy rain, he could see the main part of the show.

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Happiness is a most important thing in my life.

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"How was your trip?" - "_____________"