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Remarkably, neither Ms. Chen ------- Mr. Gillespie had been notified that the board meeting was canceled

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:

He drove so fast that I really felt my life was in danger.

This time next week we __________ on the beach, enjoying the sunshine.

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Punctuality is a necessary habit in all public affairs in civilized society.

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It’s no_________________ complaining - they never listen.

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After ------- the neighborhood, Mr.Park decided not to move his café to Thomasville

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.

                                                                                                                                    (Source: —New Cutting Edge, Cunningham, S. & Moor. 2010. Harlow: Longman)

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Whether you use hot water or cold water, Happy Day dishwashing liquid will always leave a ........... scent on your dishes

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_______the time passes, _______I feel! The deadline of my thesis is coming, but I have just finished half of it

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The band will be playing at several different __________ in the UK

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The road was built ____________ the teeth of fierce opposition from the public

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____________ Bobby often ____________ physics experiment after school?

By this time next summer, you _______ your studies.

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It is only to be expected that members of your team will come into _________ with each other at some point

What are the _______ of that country? - I think it is some kinds of cheese and sauces.

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Participants in the charity run will tackle a very ------- 25-kilometer course through Keller National Park

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The prime minister's proposal was immediately________________ as a back door tax increase

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:

It is believed that in the near future robots will be used to doing things such as cooking.

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The government believes that reducing regulations will ____________ economic development in the region

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The treatment's chances of success are stronger if it is started as soon as the disease is ____________

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He was advised____________ singing lessons