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Most 15th century Europeans believed that the world was flat and that a ship could conceivably sail off the end of the earth__________ many sailors of the time refused to venture forth with explorers into unknown waters.

Secretary: Hello. Grant and Lee. 
Ms. Curtis: May I speak (21)_______ Ms. Grace Schmidt, please? 
Secretary: I’m sorry. She’s (22)______. Can I take a message? 
Ms. Curtis: Yes, please. This is Ms. Curtis. Would you tell her 
that I’m staying at the Plaza Hotel? The (23) ______ is 735-9001, Room 
605. Could you tell her to call me? 
Secretary: OK, Ms. Curtis. I’ll give her the (24) ______ . 
Ms. Curtis: Thank you very much. Goodbye. 

(22)........ 

Dear Jan and Robin, 

How are you (21)_____ ? Well, I hope. We’re OK, working (22) _____, as usual. Can I ask you a favor? I’m (23)_______London for two (24) _____ next week, Thursday and Friday. Can you give me a bed? I would be really grateful. Give me a ring if there’s a problem. Book that Greek restaurant again! It’s my turn to pay! 
Love to the kids. See you soon. 
Peter 

(21)........ 

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Mount Vernon, ______, has recently been restored to its original colors.

We _____ a big party for Debbie’s birthday.

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

Peter used to going to school by bus. Now he goes by bicycle.  

Dear Sir or Madam, 
I would like (21) _____ a single room at your hotel for the nights of 12, 13 and 14 April. Could I possibly have a (22) _____ room with a bath? I understand you have a restaurant. Could you tell me what time the (23) ____ closes? Please let (24) _____ know if you need a deposit or a credit card number. 
Thank you very much. I look forward to hearing from you. 
Yours faithfully,
Peter West

(24)......

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_________ excellent art museums, Moscow has a world-famous ballet company.

Choose the word or phrase that best completes each unfinished sentence below or substitutes for the underlined word or phrase. 

I'll come ___ to pick her up.

______ Rome next week?
 

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Sam…………..to change a light bulb when he…………….and…………………….

Choose the words or phrases that are not correct in Standard English.

She took the list of (A) visitors' names and arranges (B) them into (C) groups of (D) four.

Choose the underlined part among A, B, C, or D that needs correcting.

Ann and Susan have known each other during they were at school.

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I can see something moving out_______.

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I like to keep the windows open at night no matter how cold it gets. My wife, _______ prefers a warm bedroom with all windows tightly shut.

Choose the underlined part that needs correction.

Alex doesn’t have to (A) take his (B) medicine yesterday because (C) he was better (D).

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To power their inventions, people have made use of natural energy sources, ________ coal, oil, water, and steam.

Jenny’s not here now. Can I take a(n) ________?
 

Choose the correct answer. "Less people write _________ mails now"

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The yellow color of five-colored sticky rice ………….earth.   SYMBOL

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Even though a duck may live on the water, it stays dry__________ the oil on its feathers. The oil prevents the water from soaking through the feathers and reaching its skin.