Choose the best answer from the four options given (A, B, C, or D) to complete each sentence.

The strategic planning committee's recommendation was that more emphasis should be put --------- research and development in the coming year.

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The bungalow is situated_______________one of the best residential areas. 

Stress is important. We all need a certain amount of it in order to (1)____fulfilling lives. However, if we have too much of it, it can have the opposite effect. Some people can tolerate greater (2) _____of stress than others, but most of us will (3)____at some time in our lives. It is, (4)____, a good idea to learn a few stress management techniques. Identifying the cause of the problem we have, so that we can (5)_____it more effectively, is one of the first steps towards reducing stress. The second thing is talking to a person you can trust, who will listen and, if necessary, give you some positive advice. Not only are smoking and drinking (6)____ to our health, they actually increase stress (7)____ than reduce it. So, next time you want to relax, instead of reaching for that glass of wine or a cigarette, have a warm bath or go for a walk. Walking has more than health (8)______. It helps you think more clearly, (9)______. Pets have calming influences on us, unless they make noise which irritates us. In fact, unwanted noises should be avoided as far as possible. On the other hand, laughter is one of the best ways to make yourself feel (10) _______better.
(9).......................

 Jack ................the door. 

_________ is the unit of money in many Latin American countries and the Philippines.

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:

They are going to undergo a lot of criticism for increasing bus fare by so much.

Health is something we tend to (1) ___when we have it. When our body is doing well, we are hardly (3)____of it. But illness can come, even (2)______we are young. In fact, childhood has been a very susceptible time. Many diseases attack children in particular, and people know very little (4)______ to cure them once they struck. The result was that many children died. About a century ago, (5)__________, scientists found out about germs, and then everything changed. The (6)_____ of many diseases was found, and cures were developed. As this medical discovery spread, the world became (7)______ safer for children. The result is that (8)___________a hundred years ago, the average man lived for 35 years, nowadays, in many areas of the world, people can (9)______ to live for 75 years. And what do we expect by the year 2020 ? Undoubtedly, medical science will continue to (10)______ . Some people will be able to avoid medical problems that are unavoidable today.
(4)............................

He said that his mother would be very upset when she .............. that he had lost his job. 

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At Energy Coalition, Inc., our primary goal is to make solar energy more___________to all consumers.

 Early signs of the rebirth of civilization in Western Europe.............to appear in the 11th century as trade ..............again in Italy.

I feel so __________ and sleepy today because I worked late last night. 

He’s the …..of this machine

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Thank you for inquiring about the résumé-writing services provided by our staff at Competitive Edge Corporation. We specialize in creating résumés for managerial and top- level executives, and we have a wealth of experience serving clients like you from the pharmaceutical industry.__________, we think our company is well-suited to meet your needs

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The use of umbrellas is prohibited in the sport stadium because they obstruct the view of______

Each ________ color from the spectrum is then sent to your eyes.

This habit has become necessary because social changes today take place with increasing speed and ______ the lives of more and more people.

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They have gone out for a drink ......... 2 hours.

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He ........ his friend to go camping with him.

Some engineers have predicted that within twenty years automobiles______almost completely of plastic.

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They ....... next to each other at the lecture this morning.

About half of them are trying to get qualifications and skills to help them with their jobs, the _________ are taking recreational subjects for personal satisfaction.