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In the past, the trip _______ very rough and often dangerous, but things _______ a great deal in the last hundred and fifty years.

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Call Bowton Chimney for a complete inspection and cleaning ------ Winter starts

In 1921, Phan Boi Chau studied socialism and the Soviet Union in ___ assistance from the Soviet Union or socialist groups.

We both ______ an attempt to be friendly despite recent arguments.

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They’ve faxed me I should stay till they _____ a replacement. Well, last time it took two weeks

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The start of my presentation did not go as I had hoped, but I had to just _____________ ahead and keep talking

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You can leave the butter________________ of this recipe if you're on a low-fat diet

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Do you have a good relationship _______your father?

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_____ Daily Dogs targets its advertising campaign to pet owners, it could be headed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

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____________ expectancy in Europe increased greatly in the 20th century

Choose the underlined word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is incorrect and needs to be changed: 

Her parents promise buying her a new bike if she passes the entrance exam to university.

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The color of the new chairs was not ------- on the invoice

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He________________ from a high-profile job as economic adviser to the prime minister

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To help employees of McFaul Manufacturing ------ productive, managers encourage them to take short breaks throughout the day

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Mary's boyfriend is a nice enough guy, but some of the ridiculous things he says—I don't think he's playing with a full ___________

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It has become increasingly evident that the role of universities is changing, so they should be more ______ to the needs and desires of students with disabilities

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We’ll be back after the break with a ________ of today’s financial news

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the undelined part that needs correction in each of the following questions:

Jane’s friends insist that she will stay at their house when she visits Toronto next weekend.

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:

A relaxed and convivial group of around 45 Slow Food members and friends is sharing a simple BBQ lunch.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to each of the following questions.

I haven't gone to the cinema for ten years.