T. However, the conspirators were unable to keep the plot secret, and their infamous plan was
foiled.
U. Their intent was to explode the gunpowder when the king and Parliament next met.
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In computer design, the effectiveness of a program generally depends on the ability of the programmer.
Q. Still, remarkable progress has been made in the development of artificial intelligence.
R. Despite this accomplishment, others argue that while computers may imitate the human mind,
they will never possess the capacity for true intelligence.
S. When a computer defeated Garry Kasparov, considered by many to be a virtually unbeatable
chess player, it was taken to be a vindication of the claims of the strongest supporters of
artificial intelligence.
T. Proponents of artificial intelligence believe that human intelligence consists of the very
processes that computers can be taught to employ.
U. This progress has scientists wondering whether it would be possible to develop a computer
capable of intelligent thought.
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The presence or absence of water can have a dramatic effect on the flora in a given environment.
Q. Many desert plants, as a result, can complete an entire life cycle in a matter of months or even
weeks.
R. Areas in which it rains once a year, for example, are rewarded with a brief, stunning display of
color that must be seen to be appreciated.
S. Since desert plants are dependent on intermittent rain for survival, they must act quickly to
make the most of scant resources.
T. Generally, the more barren a desert is, the more rare and astounding this period of bloom will
be.
U. The desert, for example, is a biologically complex place where rain is often violent and
unpredictable.
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It is a common belief among aspiring writers that great art is born from experience.
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