Translation 3.2

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A. I liked the video you sent; was it made by your friends?
B. I liked the clip you shared; may I forward it to my family?
C. I enjoyed the picture you sent; can I show it to my friends?
D. I liked the video you sent; may I share it with my friends?

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A. I have already subscribed to your channel.
B. I’d be glad to join your community.
C. I’d be happy to subscribe to your channel.
D. I’d be happy to help your channel get more subscribers.

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A. Staff cuts will lead to reduced efficiency.
B. We had to cut down expenses in our state.
C. We lay off a lot of people in our state.
D. Staff cuts in our state lead to higher efficiency.

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A. Breathe evenly when aiming, and ensure the safety is off before pulling the trigger.
B. It was quiet and he could hear the guard’s breathing when he was aiming at him.
C. It was quiet until the guard pulled the trigger and hit the target.
D. He was breathing evenly, and felt the smooth surface of the scope against his cheek.

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A. When the freedom of speech is banned, we only have access to “desirable” information.
B. Freedom of speech can be banned in extreme cases of misinformation or harmful content.
C. Freedom of speech is allowed, but the access to opinions of “undesirable” influencers is banned.
D. Freedom of speech cannot be banned, but access to information from “undesirable” influencers can be blocked.

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A. Your law-enforcement agents became rich thanks to our harvest!
B. The efforts of law-enforcement agents helped protecting the harvest!
C. During your leadership we all became very rich. Look at all the wealth we have grown!
D. Your efforts weren’t in vain. Look how rich this harvest is!

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A. Refugees from the Middle East are placed in camps where volunteers provide aid after crossing the border.
B. Refugees from the Middle East are sent directly to cities to integrate with the local population.
C. Refugees from the Middle East must live in camps by the border until they receive permanent residency.
D. Refugees from the Middle East can apply for volunteer position at the camps located along the border.

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A. Competitors are making us nervous, but we keep working.
B. Competitors are making us nervous, and we can’t keep working.
C. Competitors are nervous, so are we.
D. Competitors are nervous, while we keep working calmly without worrying.

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A. Offering tax relief to the poor while increasing taxes for the wealthy.
B. Taxing both the rich and the poor equally to maintain fairness.
C. Taxing the poor while giving tax breaks to the wealthy.
D. Provide the poor with financial help collected from taxes paid by the rich.

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A. The flood in July caused five times more damage than predicted at the end of the last year.
B. The damage from the July flood is expected to exceed last year’s by threefold.
C. The damage from the July flood will likely be five times higher than the one we had last year.
D. Most likely, the flood in July will be in top five in terms of caused damage since last year.

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A. This high level of humidity was observed a long time ago. At least, in our region.
B. This high level of humidity affects my jogging performance.
C. I got used to this high level of humidity a long time ago, primarily thanks to my morning runs.
D. I’ve gotten used to this high level of humidity, but it was tough at first, especially during jogging.

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A. The interrogation lasted fourteen hours, but the suspect didn’t crack.
B. The interrogation finished at two o’clock. The suspect confessed.
C. The survey data included fourteen hours of recordings but we suspect that some may be missing.
D. The investigation lasted fourteen months until the main suspect was identified.

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A. Draft dodgers don’t share our values.
B. Dodging military service may seem convenient, but it comes with a price.
C. Dodging military service has its price, and all draft dodgers know it.
D. Dodging the draft is illegal, though some manage to escape the consequences.

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A. The abolition of serfdom happened in the end of the seventeenth century.
B. The abolition of serfdom triggered the decline of the rural economy.
C. The abolition of serfdom ended centuries of peasant oppression.
D. The abolition of serfdom weakened the authority of local landlords.

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A. These modern buildings are beautiful.
B. Before the party, he had to buy pretty clothes.
C. Those beautiful sounds were coming from the palace.
D. Campaign promises always sound appealing.

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A. The Supreme Court rejected the Dima Yakovlev law.
B. The Duma rejected the Dima Yakovlev law.
C. The Supreme Court approved the Dima Yakovlev law.
D. The Duma approved the Dima Yakovlev law.

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A. Social benefits were not given to everyone, only to those who completed the necessary forms.
B. Social benefits were only given to those who really needed them.
C. Social benefits were not given to those who really needed them.
D. Social benefits were not given to everyone cause they were delayed due to errors in processing forms.

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A. The House of Representatives mainly consists of right-wing forces.
B. The President’s palace is located on the right side of the river.
C. Go straight ahead and at that bus stop turn right. The President’s palace will be right there.
D. The House of Representatives shifted significantly toward progressive policies this year.

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A. Decency is hard to find among the government employees.
B. The law and order play a key role in building trust in the government.
C. The decency of civil servants plays a key role in building trust in the government.
D. The transparency of government spending affects citizen satisfaction with public services.

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A. Entrepreneurs decided not to interfere in politics after the Khodorkovsky case.
B. Companies engaged in politics more actively after the Khodorkovsky case.
C. Companies decided not to engage in business activities with Khodorkovsky after that case.
D. Entrepreneurs decided not to interfere in the process of the Khodorkovsky’s case.

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A. Some teachers prioritize civic responsibility over academic performance.
B. Teachers’ duties include not only educating but also fostering civic responsibility in students.
C. Parents’ duties also include educating and fostering civic responsibility in students.
D. Teachers are obliged to have citizenship before educating students.

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A. Proposals made to certain groups could lead to social conflicts.
B. Warnings about certain social groups preceded these conflicts.
C. Prejudice against certain groups can lead to social conflicts.
D. Proposals made by certain groups could lead to social conflicts.

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A. The election integrity is fostered by citizens' trust in democratic processes.
B. Doubts about election integrity can undermine citizens' trust in democratic processes.
C. Concerns about election fraud have diminished significantly in recent years.
D. Debates about election security are primarily focused on improving voting technology.

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A. The insurance policy covers all listed items.
B. The creature scared everyone.
C. The insurance policy partially covers listed items.
D. Conquering this fear will set everyone free!

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A. That day, we sold all our property.
B. That day, we all contributed to the society.
C. That day, we decided to sell all our property.
D. That day, we lost all our property.