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Contrary _________________ all our expectations, he found a well-paid job and a nice girlfriend

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Online visitors report that our company's Web site is somewhat ------.

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I think it’s impossible to abolish school examinations. They are necessary to evaluate students’ progress.

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Tom________that his mother was in hospital

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I and my mom __________________ comic at this time last night

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He felt rather embarrassed at his daughter’s willingness ________ in a topless costume

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Although Mr. Yanamura's theory is - ---- controversial, it does help explain the  latest changes in the market

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The girl bought the shoes _______they are very expensive.

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While I (do)……………….. my housework, my doughter (play) ……………….. piano.

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By the time you get to the theater, the play ____________

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The woman _______ blue over there is my aunt in law

Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and .................. therewith.(HATE) 

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.

                                                                                                                                    (Source: —New Cutting Edge, Cunningham, S. & Moor. 2010. Harlow: Longman)

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Ms. Dorsey encouraged her employees ------ the quality control seminar tomorrow

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Pointing at someone is considered rude in communication.

Parents’ choices for their children’s names is based on names of their relatives or ancestors.

Choose the correct answer to complete the sentence. "I need _____ money to buy a new car"

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Our website has a page that answer frequently asked questions by its users

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My mother is________as yours.

Choose the correct answer to each of the following questions. " Playing American football is the most similar ____ playing rugby football "

Choose the best answer among A, B, C or D that best completes each sentence: _____ the end of this year, Hoa will have worked in this bank for ten years.