A Twenty-First Century Guide
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The idea of building a canal from the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea is centuries old_____________ it was considered even in the time of the Roman Empire. ______________, it was not until the late nineteenth century that the project was actually begun. ______________many difficulties, the canal was finally completed early in this century, ________________for many years most ships bypassed the Cape of Good Hope.
In the late 1960s and the 1970s, ________________, ships that were too large for the canal began to be built. ________________, conflict between Israel and Egypt caused the canal to be closed at various times. _________________, a great deal of sea traffic now once again travels right around Africa, just as it did before the Suez Canal was built.
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Uganda is again becoming one of Africa’s more developed countries. ___________ it has certain natural disadvantages, ______________ having no sea port, it has a relatively good infrastructure, ___________ its agricultural sector is increasingly productive. ___________, it exports more products than do most of its neighbors.
____________ political difficulties with rebels in the north of the country, the government remains stable. _______________, many nearby nations look to Uganda for leadership. _______________, Uganda is of course much less well-off than are most European countries.
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Chocolate is not exactly a guilt-free pleasure, __________ food researchers say cocoa beans could be good for you. Cocoa beans have natural compounds called flavonols, __________ a growing pile of scientific research suggests they do good things to blood vessels. ___________ the enthusiasm, flavonols are missing from much of the chocolate on store shelves today.
Flavonols make chocolate and cocoa taste bitter, _________ confectioners have spent years trying to perfect ways to remove the pungent flavor. Flavonols are found in other foods, ___________ red wine, grapes, apples, __________ green tea, __________ cocoa beans are a particularly rich source.
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Controversy usually surrounds Michael Moore ___________ his documentaries often challenge political leaders __________ right-wing organizations. He has a reputation for going against the normal style of traditional documentary making. ____________, Moore has won many awards for his work.
He has gained many adversaries __________. Many of his critics feel that his films are biased and misleading. ____________ you do not agree with Moore’s opinions, his movies are worth seeing___________ they are usually very entertaining.