I wanted to say goodbye to Jerry, but he..............

Smoking is extremely detrimental to health, ..............  many people continue to smoke anyway.

................. , Tim recovered from the sickness quickly.

Choose the correct answer to complete each following sentence by circling A, B, C or D. 

Ricon Data has just opened a new facility that is____________larger than its previous one.

Today the move away from rigid rules makes it much easier (1) ________ the right way to behave because there are fewer out and out ‘wrongs’. Of course there are still a few situations where inflexible rules (2) ________, although these are mainly concerned with official functions. But nine times out of ten, the way you choose to behave is (3) ________ you, with one very important proviso: that you keep firmly in (4)________ the basis (5)________ etiquette has grown up; in other words, the need always to consider other people's feelings first. 
Some people, for instance, are very informal and outgoing by (6) ________, while others prefer to be more reserved and formal. Younger people tend to be less formal than their parents. Habits can (7) ________ in different parts of the country. Behaviour which may be commonplace in the capital - like arriving later than the stated time - can often be unconventional (8) ________. Just remember the basic rule of consideration for others, and when in doubt, follow the example of those around you. Etiquette is a skill that is easily learned and it brings the benefits of other people's appreciation whenever you (9) ________ in practice. It's a pleasure to spend time with people who are reliably courteous and (10) ________; it's also pleasant to feel that you will always know what to do or say in any circumstances, mundane or extraordinary
(8).....................

The more _______ and positive you look, the better you will feel. 

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions: 

The situation seems to be changing minute by minute

It is necessary that a life guard ................ the summing pool while the children are taking their swimming lessons.

When did you start ….. antique glass? 

Identify the error in each sentence: Lectures for the week of March 22-26 will include the following: The Causes of the Civil War, The Economy of the South, Battle Strategies, and Assassinating Lincoln

Identify the error in each sentence: 

Although we are concerned about the problem of energy sources, we must not fail recognizing the need for environmental protection.

It is very difficult to ................... the exact meaning of an idiom in a foreign language.

In 1919, Sir Reginald Fleming Johnston was __________ as a tutor to Puyi, who was the last emperor of China. 

She told me that he _    back.

Identify the error in each sentence: Willa Cather is known (A) for My Antonia and another (B) novels of the (C) American frontier (D

Identify the error in each sentence: Recently, the island of Hawaii had been the subject of intensive research on the occurrence of earthquakes

Though being made with great carefulness, all his plans for starting his business fell ________.

Today the move away from rigid rules makes it much easier (1) ________ the right way to behave because there are fewer out and out ‘wrongs’. Of course there are still a few situations where inflexible rules (2) ________, although these are mainly concerned with official functions. But nine times out of ten, the way you choose to behave is (3) ________ you, with one very important proviso: that you keep firmly in (4)________ the basis (5)________ etiquette has grown up; in other words, the need always to consider other people's feelings first. 
Some people, for instance, are very informal and outgoing by (6) ________, while others prefer to be more reserved and formal. Younger people tend to be less formal than their parents. Habits can (7) ________ in different parts of the country. Behaviour which may be commonplace in the capital - like arriving later than the stated time - can often be unconventional (8) ________. Just remember the basic rule of consideration for others, and when in doubt, follow the example of those around you. Etiquette is a skill that is easily learned and it brings the benefits of other people's appreciation whenever you (9) ________ in practice. It's a pleasure to spend time with people who are reliably courteous and (10) ________; it's also pleasant to feel that you will always know what to do or say in any circumstances, mundane or extraordinary
(6).....................

What’s your _______? – I’m Vietnamese. 

We've certainly improved _____ last year's figures.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions: 

He didn't bat an eye when he realized he failed the exam again.