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_____________ and originality are more important than technical skill

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It took an extraordinary effort to focus _____________ preparing his classes or correcting his students' work

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One of the ------- for the position is three years of customer service experience

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I ____ a bike to school every day but today I ____ to school by bus because it was stolen yesterday

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to each of the following questions.

Since we had nothing else to do, we decided to go for a walk.

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Canyonland Corporation will research the potential ------- of expanding its overseas market to East Africa

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

People nationwide have acted without hesitation to provide aids for the victims in the disaster-stricken areas.

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The government is spending millions of dollars in its attempt ____________ drug abuse

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Janet Rhodes was commended for ------- defending the company’s reputation

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I think I can reach your requirements so I am writing to apply for the position of English-speaking local guide.

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Generally he _____ to work by car, but today he ______ by bus because his car is in the garage

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Dad said, “Mom’s kind of down in the dumps at the moment - why don’t you buy something to _______?”

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Jason bought drinks for _______________to celebrate his promotion

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My horoscope says that I __________________ an old friend this week

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Glen is certain ________ paella tonight, so let’s go over to his flat and help him ________ it!

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Your picture is ____ to the picture in my bedroom.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions:

The flight was called off because there was a severe storm

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Unemployment and inner city decay are inseparable issues which must be tackled together.

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While______ ____about adverb clauses, a mild earthquake shook the classroom

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Come in and make yourself at _______! I'm just finishing up a few things in the kitchen

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Classes ------- using the new employee scheduling software will begin in December