Over the last few months garages ...............  the price of petrol three times.

By 1820, there were over sixty steamboats on the Mississippi river, ..............  were quite luxurious.

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Preparation is a key to a successful interview. Does the idea of going to a job interview make you feel a little nervous? Many people find that it is the hardest part of the employing process. But it is not really true. The more you prepare and practice, the more comfortable you will feel. You should find out as much as possible about the company before you go to the interview. Understand the products that they produce and the services that they provide. It is also good to know who the customers are and who the major competitors are. Practice makes perfect. It will also make you feel more confident and relaxed. So, practice your answers to common questions. Make a list of questions to ask, too. Almost all interviewers will ask if you have questions. This is a great opportunity for you to show your keenness, enthusiasm, and knowledge. Make a great impression. The interview is your chance to show that you are the best person for the job. Your application or resume has already exhibited that you are qualified. Now it is up to you to show how your skills and experience match this position and this company. The employer will be looking and listening to determine if you are a good fit. He/she will be looking for a number of different qualities, in addition to the skills that you possess. To make the best impression, dress appropriately; express your strengths; arrive early, by about 10-15 minutes; be enthusiastic; shake hands firmly; be an active listener; sit up straight and maintain eye contact; and ask questions After the interview, follow up with a thank-you note. This is a chance for you to restate your interest and how you can benefit the company. Your best bet is to try to time it so that the note gets there before the hiring: decision is made. You should also follow up with a phone call if you do not hear back from the employer within the specified time.

You can show your qualifications in the_______. 

-"Is April twenty-first the day _________?" -''No, the twenty-second."

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38. Chales is having a lot of problems with his business but at least he is keeping his head above the water.

They held a party to congratulate _______ their son's success to become an engineer.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

Câu 22. Urbanization is the triumph of the unnatural over the natural, the grid over the organic.

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Câu 9. Unless you ____________ your heart, you might spend the rest of your life wishing you had.

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Câu 50. Michael Faraday was employed by the Royal Institution. There, he investigated the connections between electricity, magnetism and motion.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

Câu 22. I was going to have a go at parachuting but lost my nerve at the last minute.

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Câu 46. I don’t think Max broke your vase because he wasn’t here then.

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…………….all the rules, we started to play the game.

Football, game played on a rectangular _______ by two opposing teams with an inflated leather ball that is roughly round in shape.

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52. A bank loan helped to___________ in his business.

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44. I'm afraid hip hop isn't my cup of________.

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22. The nearest town was 80 km away, I mean really in the middle of __________ .

Only ............... with a renewed membership card may attend the concert.

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More and more people cough ________ they breathe in the exhaust fumes from vehicles.

Our company’s accounting team ............... numerous cases of incorrect tax information being given to employees. ( being given là rút gọn dạng bị động của which was given )

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

Câu 19. In 1903 the members of the governing board of the University of Washington in Seattle engaged a firm of landscape architects to advise them on an appropriate layout for the university grounds.

Was_________I said a moment ago clear ?