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A dry pass, meaning the ball does not _______ the water is thrown a few inches above the head of the catching player.

Much progress _    been made in recent years.

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If desired, garnish your plate with parsley, bell pepper rings or other vegetables.

Choose the best answer among A, B, C or D that best completes each sentence: Being a combat sport, karate ……  with it the risk of injury.

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 1923 earthquake in Japan killed about 200,000 people and left countless wounded and homeless.

Every country has its (1) _________ traditions, some of which have existed for centuries. In my opinion, we should do everything possible to preserve them.
Some people think that in today's high-tech world traditional celebrations are too old-fashioned and (2) _________ to our lives. However, (3) _________ such as Carnival, are important, as they bring communities together and make us think about other people and not just computers. 
(4) _________ argument against traditional festivals is that they are expensive to organise. To some extent this is true, particularly when there are firework (5) _________ or parades. On the other hand, it is a small price to pay for brightening up our lives with entertainment and colour. (6) _________, celebrations like the 'Fallas' in my home town of Valencia (7) _________ many tourists and their money.
Finally, although I agree that some traditional customs (8) _________ their original significance, they can provide an opportunity for us to learn about our past. For example, Bonfire Night teaches British children about a particular period of their country's history.
To conclude, traditional celebrations are (9) _________ great pleasure and interest, and they are certainly (10) _________ keeping.
(5)...............

..................., we can have a better view of our village.

I guess I jumped the ____ by buying Pam and Paul a wedding gift. They called off the engagement.

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
(7).....................

You look upset, Sven. Have you and Niger _______ again?

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

 Every year Arrow Mill, Inc., processes a -------amount of grain.

If Lucy’s car   .............  down, she would be here right now.

Renoir is one of the most popular French impressionist painters ............ . His paintings masterpieces all over the world.

 It’s quite simple really. If you _________ these tablets every day, then you _________ weight. 

Those two teams played so well and the scores were tied at 1-1 at last.

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: 

Scientists warn of the impending extinction of many species of plants and animals.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the words) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined words) in each of the following questions.

I'd love to come, but I am snowed under at the moment.

What bad luck! If Alan _________ over, he _________ the race. 

Only three of the students in my class are girls; ................ are all boys.

Identify the error in each sentence:  By reading the instructions carefully, (A) mistakes on the examination (B) can (C) be avoided (D)

................ an Oscar last year, she’s now one of the most powerful movie stars in the film industry.