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Each old stone is given a number. Then, one by one, replacement stones are carved by hand, just like people did long ago, in the ______ sizes and shapes as the ones they are replacing.
(A) movable (B) installed (C) diversified (D) problem (E) aged (F) planning (G) measured (H) constructing (I) exact (J) deteriorating (K) statue (L) religious

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When the new stones are ready, they are ______ and the worn ones removed.
(A) movable (B) installed (C) diversified (D) problem (E) aged (F) planning (G) measured (H) constructing (I) exact (J) deteriorating (K) statue (L) religious

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Scientists are also worried about how to keep the Sphinx from falling apart again. They have talked about ______ a wall around the Sphinx to protect it from the wind and sand, or perhaps covering it completely with a glass pyramid.
(A) movable (B) installed (C) diversified (D) problem (E) aged (F) planning (G) measured (H) constructing (I) exact (J) deteriorating (K) statue (L) religious

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Some think that burying part of it in the sand would serve the purpose. One scientist has even suggested building a ______ shelter to protect it at night and during bad weather. The walls of the shelter could be retracted into the ground during the day so that visitors could see the Sphinx.
(A) movable (B) installed (C) diversified (D) problem (E) aged (F) planning (G) measured (H) constructing (I) exact (J) deteriorating (K) statue (L) religious

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There are no easy solutions to the ______, not to mention solutions that are agreeable to all parties. The one thing that is agreed upon is that something needs to be done to protect this ancient sculpture.
(A) movable (B) installed (C) diversified (D) problem (E) aged (F) planning (G) measured (H) constructing (I) exact (J) deteriorating (K) statue (L) religious

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Starting a business on one’s own can be quite challenging and costly. To reduce the risks involved in starting a business from scratch, many people buy a franchise instead. ______ Under the license, the individual acquires the right to use the big company’s brand name and agrees to sell its products.
(A) Whether a franchise is profitable or not depends largely on the nature of the business. (B) Research has shown that customers tend to choose a brand they recognize over one they don’t. (C) A franchise comes with a built-in business formula including products, services, and even employee uniforms. (D) Moreover, the franchisee is given no right to renew or extend the franchise after the term of the contract. (E) The most famous example was Isaac Singer, who created franchises to distribute his sewing machines to larger areas. (F) A franchise is a license issued by a large, usually well-known, company to an individual or a small business owner.

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The concept of the franchise dates back to the 19th century in the U.S. ______ Then, in the 1930s, Howard Johnson restaurants skyrocketed in popularity, paving the way for restaurant chains and the subsequent franchises that would define the unprecedented rise of the American fast-food industry.
(A) Whether a franchise is profitable or not depends largely on the nature of the business. (B) Research has shown that customers tend to choose a brand they recognize over one they don’t. (C) A franchise comes with a built-in business formula including products, services, and even employee uniforms. (D) Moreover, the franchisee is given no right to renew or extend the franchise after the term of the contract. (E) The most famous example was Isaac Singer, who created franchises to distribute his sewing machines to larger areas. (F) A franchise is a license issued by a large, usually well-known, company to an individual or a small business owner.

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There are many advantages to investing in a franchise. One of the benefits is the ready-made business operation. ______ Depending on the franchise, the franchisor company may offer support in training and financial planning. Some even provide assistance with approved suppliers.
(A) Whether a franchise is profitable or not depends largely on the nature of the business. (B) Research has shown that customers tend to choose a brand they recognize over one they don’t. (C) A franchise comes with a built-in business formula including products, services, and even employee uniforms. (D) Moreover, the franchisee is given no right to renew or extend the franchise after the term of the contract. (E) The most famous example was Isaac Singer, who created franchises to distribute his sewing machines to larger areas. (F) A franchise is a license issued by a large, usually well-known, company to an individual or a small business owner.

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To new business owners, the most recognized advantage of a franchise is perhaps the well-established brand name of the franchisor such as that of McDonald’s. ______
(A) Whether a franchise is profitable or not depends largely on the nature of the business. (B) Research has shown that customers tend to choose a brand they recognize over one they don’t. (C) A franchise comes with a built-in business formula including products, services, and even employee uniforms. (D) Moreover, the franchisee is given no right to renew or extend the franchise after the term of the contract. (E) The most famous example was Isaac Singer, who created franchises to distribute his sewing machines to larger areas. (F) A franchise is a license issued by a large, usually well-known, company to an individual or a small business owner.

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Disadvantages include heavy start-up costs as well as ongoing royalty costs on the part of the franchisee. To take the McDonald’s example further, the estimated minimum cost for a franchisee to start a McDonald’s is US$500,000. And it has to pay an annual fee equivalent to 12% of its sales to McDonald’s. ______ Other disadvantages include lack of territory control or creativity with one’s own business.
(A) Whether a franchise is profitable or not depends largely on the nature of the business. (B) Research has shown that customers tend to choose a brand they recognize over one they don’t. (C) A franchise comes with a built-in business formula including products, services, and even employee uniforms. (D) Moreover, the franchisee is given no right to renew or extend the franchise after the term of the contract. (E) The most famous example was Isaac Singer, who created franchises to distribute his sewing machines to larger areas. (F) A franchise is a license issued by a large, usually well-known, company to an individual or a small business owner.