O termo likely em – People who drank four cups a day were 10% less likely to be diagnosed with depression during the 10-year study period than those who drank no coffee. – transmite a ideia de 
A expressão As a result em – As a result, sweeteners have been very widely tested and reviewed for safety and the ones on the market have an excellent safety track record. – é substituída, sem alterar o sentido do trecho, por 
According to the text, the rare earth research institute is needed to 
The existence of deposits of rare earths in 14 states is 
O termo besides em – Besides being used for hi-tech gadgets, the elements are also crucial for manufacturing low-carbon resources such as wind turbines… – implica 
A expressão due to em – … largely due to competition with the elements imported from China. – é substituída, sem alterar o sentido do trecho, por 
Based on the meanings in the text, Complete the passage below with the correct form of the verb in parentheses. Then choose the correct alternative.
Choose the answer with the verbs that appropriately complete the text below.
