In the following paragraphs, the first and last sentences arecorrect. Rewrite the middle sentences of to put the themeat the beginning and the rheme at the end of thesentences.
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Atoms of all elements consist of a central nucleus surrounded bya "cloud" containing one or more electrons. We can think of theseelectrons as occupying a series of well-defined shells. The numberof electrons in its outermost shells determines the behaviour of aparticular element. Other factors, such as the total number ofelectron shells, also play a part in determining behaviour but itis the dominance of the outer electron configuration that underliesthe periodic law and justifies the grouping of the elements intogroups or families.
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Every substance contains a certain amount of heat, even arelatively cold substance such as ice. The substance's moleculesare in continual motion and, by this motion, possess kinetic energywhich produces heat. The average kinetic energy of the moleculesare measured by temperature. Cooling to the point at whichmolecular movement ceases completely should thus be possible.Scientists are very interested in this point, absolute zero, but itis in practice unattainable. At temperatures close to absolute zerosome materials exhibit remarkable properties, such assuperconductivity and superfluidity.
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Nauru is so small that the plane lands in what is best describedas the capital's main street. To stop cars when planes are landingthe seaward side of the runway has traffic lights at each end.Well-fed and brightly clothed Naurans cowd the tiny air terminalwith their smart cars. The only hotel, the luxurious Menen, is a10-minute drive half way round the island and is where new arrivalsare driven off in Japanese minibuses. The well-paved road passesrows of neat, modern houses, set among the trees.
(David Lascelles, The Financial Times)
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The most striking example of value rigidity I can think of isthe old south Indian Monkey Trap, which depends on value rigidityfor its effectiveness. A hollowed-out coconut chained to a stakemakes the trap. A monkey can put its hand though a small hole inthe coconut and grab some rice inside. The monkey can put its handinto the hole but cannot take its fist out with rice in it. Themonkey's value rigidity traps it when it reaches in. The ricecannot be revalued. He cannot see that freedom without rice is morevaluable than capture with it.
(Robert Pirsig, Zen and the art of motorcyclemaintenance)
