The (2) ________were expected to control their emotions and remain somber.

A. nearby

B. area

C. local

D. close 

A. yet

B. however

C. although

D. therefore 

A. whose

B. which

C. of which

D. who

A. count

B. score

C. memory

D. patience 

A. various

B. variety

C. variation

D. varied

A. less

B. more

C. little

D. fewer

A. where

B. that

C. how

D. what

A. in

B. between

C. inside

D. among

A. decisions

B. problems

C.changes

D. calls

A. need

B. time

C. order

D. shape

A. because

B. unless

C. before

D. although

A. manipulate

B. accumulate

C. accommodate

D. stimulate

A. at

B. for

C. with

D. of

A. composing

B. concerning

C. conducting

D. carrying

A. which

B. whose

C. who

D. that

While the reckless use of fad diets can bring some ________results, long-term results are very rare.

[...] For one, an Olympic host city may receive substantial revenue from ticket sales, tourist spending, corporate sponsorship, and television rights. Cities such as Los Angeles (1984) and Seoul (1988) actually made a large profit from the Games they hosted. (0)_________, hosting the Olympic Games confers prestige on a host city and country, which can lead to increased trade and tourism.