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Samsung Electronics has plants to launch 10 mobile phones in 2010, ------ its plans to expand in the European market more aggressively

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Get to the station a few minutes early because Mr. Xu's train will arrive ------ at 7:00 P.M

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When planning meals, you need to think about _________________ and taste as well as nutritional value

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Researchers at the Institute for New Generation Computer Technology in Tokyo have used PROLOG as the ____ for sophisticated logic programming languages.

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Activities are essential to build strong bones and muscles, burn off calories, and stay in ______ physically and mentally

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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The central goals of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development ______ ending poverty, promoting shared economic prosperity, social development and people’s well-being while  protecting the environment

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:

I am sorry I can’t come out this weekend – I’m up to my ears in work

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The woman asked ____ get lunch at school

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David _______________his hands. He just _______________ the TV set

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He lost the race because he _________ petrol on the last lap

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Most equipment for this research lab has to be ordered in large quantities, so please do not order anything ________ checking with the supervisor first

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

(A) Measles (B) are an (C) infectious disease that causes fever (D) and small red spots.

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All employees should back up crucial data     ------- switching over to the new software system on August 5

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Check e-mail ------- throughout the day to make sure important client communications are not overlooked

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He couldn’t get a promotion due to his lack of _______ to pursue difficult tasks to the very end.

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Mr Smith,______is a retired teacher, often does volunteer work to help the poor and the disabled people

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The decision has been ________________ to move UN troops in to try and stop the fighting

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The elderly ____________ this kind of music, but the young ____________

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Talk-Talk Cell Phone Company will soon be merging with its main -------

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By not giving kids the right to watch television, parents are at the risk of creating tension within the family