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Job seekers should prepare a list of professional references ------- applying for positions

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It is ------ to bring sturdy boots to wear on the hike.

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------- on the city’s ongoing revitalization project, Mayor Owen promised that residents would be pleased with the results

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Since the new teacher failed to ____________ herself with the students, she found it hard to maintain an orderly classroom

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.

 When Susan invited us to dinner, she really showed off her culinary talents. She prepared a feast - a huge selection of dishes that were simply mouth-watering.

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We ________________ get in touch with our customers by post

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The studies revealed that most employees -------- by increases in status rather than just financial compensation

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The boys have gone on a fishing __________ with their father

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I went to bed really early last night to catch up on sleep, so I woke up feeling as fresh as a ____________.

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Written sources are considered absolutely indispensable for today's history teaching. (CLOSET)

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Please contact Jen Davis in the HR Department if you have any questions regarding the new overtime and vacation ______

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A lot of pesticide residue can_________ unwashed produce

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Dr. Tang has been chosen to accept ------ award on behalf of the development team

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Vallentrade manages clients’ accounts more ------- than most other brokerage firms.

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During the first week of each month, the finance department mails  out a statement  ------- all of the previous period's transactions.

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Nearly half of the customers ------ responded to the survey said that Austraclear delivered services that were above their expectations

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Unemployment and inner city decay are inseparable issues which must be tackled together.

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As of October 1, Ms. Givens will be planning our department's travel -------

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When his wife  ________(arrive) at this house, he still ________(sleep).

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With my new promotion at work it has been a struggle to keep my head _____________ water

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According to a survey ------ by the Fielding Institute, advertising on the Internet accounted for 10% of total advertising