During its heyday, between about 900 and 600 BC, the Assyrian empire was arguably the largest and most complex political formation the world had yet seen. After its initial stage of expansion during the 9th century BC, Assyria came to dominate the entire region that we today call the Middle East: from the Zagros Mountains in modern Iran to the eastern coast of the Mediterranean, and from the Taurus mountains in southern Turkey to the Persian Gulf. ---- In so doing, the Assyrians left an unforgettable mark on the development of civilization within and beyond the Middle East.

Even though credit cards seem to be everywhere today and are a basic requirement of Internet shopping, ----.

The successful synthesis of art and science requires a careful study of the world around us, but also a careful study of the world within us.

By creating a bird flu virus that could spread ---- mammals, biologists have sparked an urgent debate ---- how best to protect the public from biothreats.

Teacher: – I want you to write a paper on prehistoric Britain. You can visit the library to find resources for your assignment.

Student: – Can we look for information on the Web?

Teacher: – ----

Student: – I guess I'm one of them. Then I should criticize what I read and make sure it gives correct information.

British education ---- some very big changes in the post-war era regarding economy, education, art and society.

The newspaper sector has been negatively affected by the transition to digital applications, and its future survival relies upon creating feasible Internet models.

(I) Our bodies are constantly monitoring the world, detecting nuances in light, sound, chemistry and texture. (II) The continual flow of information is so important to us that taking away any of our senses can cause anxiety and depression. (III) When light from an object enters the eye, the cornea and lens focus it to produce a clear, but upside-down, image on the retina. (IV) But we are only capable of sensing a tiny fraction of what is going on in our surroundings. (V) Compared with some animals, we wander through life in a blissfully ignorant state, missing out entirely on signals that they rely on for survival.