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

The copy machine at the top of the stairs has now been_______________.

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).......................

Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word or phrase. 
The Philippines, officially known (1) _____ the Republic of the Philippines, is (2) _____ in Southeast Asia with Manila as its capital city. The Philippine (3) ____ 7,107 islands in the western Pacific Ocean, sharing borders with Indonesia, Malaysia, Taiwan, and Vietnam. The Philippines is the world's 12th most populous country with a population approaching 90 million people. Its national (4) _____ is the 37th largest in the world with a 2006 gross domestic product (GDP) of over 117.562 billion USD. There are (5) _____ 11 million overseas Filipinos worldwide. The Philippines became a Spanish colony in the 16th century and an American territory at the (6) _____ of the 20th century. The Philippines won independence from Spain in 1896. The Philippines (7) _____ its independence from the United States on July 4, 1946 after World War II. Spanish was (8) _____ official language of the Philippines until 1973. Since then, the two official languages are Filipino and English. The Philippines had cultural ties with Malaysia, Indonesia, and India in the ancient time, and trade (9) _____ with China and Japan as early as the 9th century. The late 1960s and early 1970s its economic development was second in Asia, (10) _____ to Japan. The Philippines is a founding and active member of the United Nations and is a founding member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)/ The Philippines is also a member of the East Asia Summit (EAS) and an active member in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)
(2)........................

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.

My beautiful and (A) intelligent sister turned off (B) TV, sit down (C) and started (D) to cry.

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

A donkey____________ loudly all through the night.

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She insisted ..... him wearing the red cravat.

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.

(1).............

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

You have to sleep under a net to avoid being bitten by_____________.

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: 

I’ll spend the weekends hitting the books as I have final exams next week.

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

The producers of the new play After Dusk decided to add more performances………..the overwhelmingly positive response to early shows.

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:

In that organization, they put emphasis on mutual aid and cooperation

Men have more of a ……. to put weight on around the waist and stomach areas and this is something they should be aware of.

Huong teaches small children. She often finds her job__________. 

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I wish I ............ so much money when I was in town yesterday.

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He fell off his bike, ……. three teeth.

Choose the best option among A, B, C or D that best completes each sentence: My mouth is burning! This is …. spicy food that I don’t think I can finish it.

The film was ……..and he became very rich.

The _______ is increasing faster and faster.

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2007 was the 40^th anniversary of the _______ of ASEAN.

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

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

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

The Global Marketing Manager is required to travel  extensively and so must be ------- to unfamiliar situations.