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Helen can’t speak German but she really wishes she __________ that language

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Actually I dislike ________ by train, but I still prefer it to ________ because at least on a train you are still on the ground!

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The Holden Complex ______ has vacancies despite its high rent, inconvenient location and large annual maintenance fee

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After years of not speaking, Janie finally made _________ with her sister

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Orphan elephants need ________ the same companionship as they ________ from their mothers in the wild

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:

My father, who is an accomplished guitarist, taught me how to play the guitar.

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Even if you are rich, you should save some money for a ________ day

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Today's speaker will discuss ways for the advertising team members ------- their ideas for our new television commercials with the executives

The Titanic _______ the Atlantic when it _______ an iceberg.

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:

The expression "out of the frying pan and into the fire" means to go from one dilemma to a worse one.

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I don’t know why you are doing that now. You know it _______ finished yesterday

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His hobby is ________. He goes to the swimming pool near his house everyday

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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Hue,________my brother lives, is a stunning city in Vietnam.

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In 1864 George Pullman designed a sleeping car that eventually saw widespread use.

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Ms. Rosen did not say ------- about the plans for a new employee break room

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You should _________ physical exercise regularly

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A woman__________was explaining how comfortable it was.

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I ________________ well lately. Maybe I should go to the doctor

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As the pain in my foot _____________, I was able to walk the short distance to the car

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Clydeway, Inc., has grown dramatically -------- its beginnings as a small corner grocery store