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................... a number of inquiries from shareholders, James Hong has issued a formal announcement that his company is doing well.

The tourist industry is (1) ……. to be the largest industry. Before 1950 one million people travelled abroad each year but by the 1900s the figure (2) ….. to 400 million every year. (3) …… large numbers of tourists, however, are beginning to cause problems. For example, in the Alps the skiers are destroying the mountains they came to enjoy. Even parts of Mount Everest in the Himalayas are reported to be covered (4) ….. old tins, tents, and food that have been (5) ……
But at a time when we have (6) ….. freedom to travel than ever before, more and more people are asking how they can enjoy their holidays (7) ….. causing problems by spoiling the countryside. Now there is a new holiday (8) …… called "Holidays That Don't Cost The Earth". It tells you (9) ….. you can help the tourist industry by asking your travel agent the right questions (10) ……... you go on holiday.
(3)...............

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Avery Motors will not _______ on the design of its new line of automobiles  until the press release tomorrow.

Tomorrow I .................my grandparents. 

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Though far from…….., the study conducted by The Caratini Business Center identifies some of the issues affecting business decisions in small companies.

All students.................hand in their assignments by Friday at the latest.

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

Nobody knows the origin of the Vietnamese long dress. There was no evidence about where and when it appeared.

The point of Phobia Awareness Week is to highlight the difficulties that many people face in everyday situations. It is important to (1) _____ between a fear and a phobia. It's (2)______usual for all of us to have our own peculiar fears, for example being anxious around snakes or nervous about flying. However, only a very small proportion of US actually have a phobia of these things. When these fears begin to (3) _____ you embarrassment or you feel that your life is being disrupted then you would be wise to (4)_____ treatment for what could potentially be a phobia. By far the most (5) _____ phobia and potentially the most disruptive is agoraphobia. The word derives from Greek and (6) _____ means 'fear of the marketplace' but we apply it today to describe a distressing (7) ______ in which people avoid going outside because of the awful feelings of anxiety that arise. Treatment of phobias usually consists of the patient (8) _____ behavioural therapy during which they gradually get used to being near the object or the situation that causes them fear. Drugs may be (9) _____ to treat anxiety and many people opt for alternative therapy such as acupuncture or hypnosis to help them come to (10) _____ with their fear and conquer it.
(6)....................

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He always tries to make his wife and children ............. .

Jack ................... the door. 

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You don’t remember ........ your umbrella, do you?

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If you have not_________had the pleasure of dining at The Palace Garden Restaurant, 147.

In a formal interview, it is essential to maintain good eye with the interviewers.

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Why should you ........ this box? It’s too heavy for you.

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I don’t have a computer. I wish I _________ a new one.

He said he..................return later. 

Nuclear engines operate without air and consume ______ fuel than other engines do.

My brother is interested in doing                     research.

Strategic alliances are being _             with major European companies.

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---------- about the actual cost of the project have delayed the plans for expanding the  arena. 

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________repeated delays in construction, the new supermarket was finished in time for the start of business.