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Reception desk personnel are thoroughly trained to answer any ------ that hotel guests may have

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the undelined part that needs correction in each of the following questions:

The price of crude oil used to be a great deal lower than now, wasn’t it?

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If you saw a lawyer, he’d advise you ____ legal action

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My sister loves performing, but I'm __________ at ease on stage

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Vallentrade manages clients' accounts more -------- than most other brokerage firms

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Donations to the Natusi Wildlife Reserve rise when consumers feel  ------- about the economy.

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When I finish this course, I _________ to the next level

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The Northwick Orchestra will perform later this month —---- Reverbury Hall

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He couldn’t get a promotion due to his lack of _______ to pursue difficult tasks to the very end.

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Promotional ideas for violinist Zelina Ortiz will be ------ by the publicity team next month

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This bread is rather ___

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The healthcare system must be radically _____________

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Our request for permission to travel met with/received a flat/point-blank (= complete) ________________ from the authorities

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When handling large funds, bank employees are required to check the statements------ to make sure that everything is correct

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The Lanaiya 7 laptop ------- its debut at the annual Delbar Tech Summit

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Vietnam is facing numerous challenges caused by rapid urbanization, leaving burdens on its technical and social ____

Morgan Freeman began to land big roles and won critical and popular acclaim after years of small parts and limited success.

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Don't beat ___________ the bush and tell me frankly what you think of my proposition

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Read the following passage and Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 31 to 35.

                                                                                      WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR MEMORY

A good memory is often seen as something that comes naturally, and a bad memory as something that cannot be changed, but actually (31)_________is a lot that you can do to improve your memory.

We all remember the things we are interested in and forget the ones that bore us. This no doubt explains the reason (32)_________schoolboys remember football results effortlessly but struggle with dates from their history lessons! Take an active interest in what you want to remember, and focus on it (33)_________. One way to make yourself more interested is to ask questions - the more the better!

Physical exercise is also important for your memory, because it increases your heart (34)_________  and sends more oxygen to your brain, and that makes your memory work better. Exercise also reduces stress, which is very bad for the memory.

The old saying that —eating fish makes you brainy— may be true after all. Scientists have discovered that the fats (35)_________in fish like tuna, sardines and salmon — as well as in olive oil — help to improve the memory. Vitamin-rich fruits such as oranges, strawberries and red grapes are all good brain food, too.

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The department’s most  --------- production unit will receive a bonus at the end of the quarter.