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As we _________ tired of waiting, we _________ to go without them

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He has had a long and outstanding career in medicine.

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How many plays …………. she  ………… so far?

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In the 19th century, it _______ two or three months to cross North America by covered wagon.

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___________ from helpful tips, the book also contains a guide to the city's restaurants

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The magazine carries an intriguing mixture of high fashion, gossip, and racing, which readers find unputdownable.

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A: "I didn't expect Pete to be drunk already!"
B: "Oh, he's been on a _________ all day."

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You really remind me _________ your father at that age—headstrong and mischievous, just like you!

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She is looking forward to _________ you again

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Prior to takeoff, flight personnel have to make sure that ------- of the passengers has fastened their seat belt and is sitting in an upright position.

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Bray Farm Mart is located ------- Elm Road, near its intersection with Wye Lane

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Employees must return to ------ work stations immediately after the lunch break

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She was taken to hospital after being __________ in an icy river for 45 minutes

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Practise ____________ your tent up in the garden several times.

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 building relies on clever design rather than on _____________ for its impressive effect

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Our journey to the Yukon was a very _____________ experience

The money I have saved is ______ for buying a car.

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We cannot ------- the filming of our documentary, Moming after Night, without sufficient funding

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The boss was really hot _________ the collar when you told him you lost the contract

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The little girl with her friends …… coming here