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Listen to the passage carefully and write the answer. Who approached the scientist? - English

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Listen to the passage carefully and write the answer.

Who approached the scientist?

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Solution

Two journalists approached the scientist.

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Chapter 3.1: Sir Isaac Newton -The Ingenious Scientist - Section II - Listening [Page 74]

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Chapter 3.1 Sir Isaac Newton -The Ingenious Scientist
Section II - Listening | Q 3 | Page 74

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  2. break free
  3. crash
  4. soar high

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  1. obey our elders
  2. follow a set of rules
  3. work hard
  4. plan well

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  1. track
  2. line
  3. road
  4. path

5. To realize our full potential, we should ______.

  1. obey our elders
  2. follow a set of rules
  3. work hard
  4. plan well

6. Taking freedom in our own hands will lead to ______.

  1. self-discipline
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  3. a code of conduct
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7. The main idea of the passage is ______.

  1. the art of flying kites
  2. father’s advice to his son
  3. the importance of discipline
  4. the right to freedom

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