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It is not a great surprise that they are getting divorced. Their marriage has been on the _________ for quite some time

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"If I were you, I would not follow her advice," Hung said.

She earned extra money last year __________ several young children.

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Businesses  along  Bekins  Boulevard  will  remain closed until the problem with a major water pipe
-------

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------- Mr. Kamau has worked for Mombasa Communications for two years, he has never taken time off.

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The boss was really hot _________ the collar when you told him you lost the contract

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_______on several different television programs, the witness gave conflicting accounts of what had happened

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:

Rose didn’t mean insulting Jack, but he took her comments amiss and now will no longer talk to her.

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:

 “You’ve eaten all the chocolate cake?” – “What of it?”

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Some scientists say that the dinosaurs ____________ when a comet hit the earth and caused a nuclear winter

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All ------- are that Electronic Arts will be successful in its bid to  acquire its rival game maker Interactive Software

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You got here in the nick of _________ - we're just about to start the show

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When I closed the window, all of the files and folders on my desktop computer -------- except for the icon

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The label on the pesticide container gives ________ instructions on what one should do in case of accidental consumption

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On Tuesday, Mr. Molina will visit the Seoul office for the first time ------- becoming  vice-president of operations

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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Thanks to the effective ------ of Drinkever’s first beverage, last month's product launch was a success

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We’ll have lunch outside in the garden, _____ it’s too cold

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Jean:“Why didn’t you tell me about the plans for the merge?”-Jack: “I would have told you _______.”

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Glenwick Organic Farm stands out from other farms for its environmentally ------- practices

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The proposal for the Seascape project will be ready tomorrow ------- we receive the budget analysis today