How K-pop has become a global phenomenon?

19. K-pop ______ (BECOME) a truly global phenomenon thanks to its distinctive blend of addictive melodies, slick choreography and production values, and an endless parade of attractive South Korean performers.

20. To be honest, these performers spend years in gruelling studio systems ______ (LEARN) to sing and dance in synchronized perfection.

21. South Korean artists have hit the Billboard Hot 100 chart at least eight times since the Wonder Girls first _______ (CRACK) it in 2009 with their crossover hit “Nobody” — released in four different languages, including English — and the export of K-pop has ballooned South Korea’s music industry to an impressive $5 billion industry.

The best airlines in the world

22. Qatar Airways is the national airline of the State of Qatar and one of the aviation industry’s big success ________ (STORY). Operations began in 1994 when the airline was a small regional carrier serving a handful of routes.

23. The airline was re-launched in 1997 under the mandate of His Highness The Father Emir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who outlined a vision to turn Qatar Airways into a leading international airline with the _______ (HIGH) standards of service and excellence.

24. Qatar Airways has since become one of the fastest-growing carriers in the history of aviation with unprecedented expansion averaging double-digit growth year on year. The airline has developed under the dynamic leadership of Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr Akbar Al Baker, ________ (APPOINT) in 1997, who has been instrumental in turning Qatar Airways into an awardwinning carrier and the best in the world.

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