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The popular image of student life is of young people with few responsibilities enjoying themselves and (38) _____ very little work. This is often not true. Many older people now study at college or university, sometimes (39) _____ a part-time basis while having a job and looking after a family. These students are often highly motivated and work very hard. Younger students are often thought to be lazy and careless about money (40) _____ this situation is changing. In Britain reduced government support for higher education means that students can no longer rely on having their expenses paid for them. Formerly, students received a grant towards their living expenses. Now most can only get a loan (41) _____ has to be paid back. Since 1999 they have paid over £1,000 towards tuition fees and this amount will increase up to a maximum of £3,000. In the US students already have to pay for tuition and room and board. Many get a financial aid package which may include grants, scholarships and loans. The fear of having large debts places (42) _____ pressure on students and many take part-time jobs during the term and work full-time in the vacations

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(1) _____ in technology have made a lot of changes to our everyday lifestyles, but one of the biggest has got to be how we read books. Since the invention of the e–book, there has been a significant change to our reading habits. Given the choice between taking a couple of heavy paperbacks on holiday or an e–book device like a Kindle, most of us, including our parents and grandparents, would unsurprisingly opt (2) _____ the Kindle. But what would our lives be like with no books at all? It’s a (3) _____ question. Some educational specialists are making predictions that in the future we won’t even see books in classrooms – everything will be done online! (4) _____ of the idea of getting rid of books say that there will always be a need for paper–based versions of materials. However, to be realistic, we have to accept that there is a (5) _____ chance that in a decade’s time schools and classrooms will be book–free! What do you think of that

Choose the letter A, B, C or D to complete the sentence: We usually go swimming when the weather is_____________.

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His difficulty ____ understanding math result ____ a childhood illness

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I think _______ the battery before going to Vienna. Do you know Lucy had problems starting the car last night?

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The burglars disabled the alarm and used a glass cutter to ....... the house

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Always arrive early. If you do not know _____(41) the organization is located, call for exact directions in advance. Leave some extra time for any traffic, parking, or unexpected events. If you are running late, call right away and let someone know. The best time to arrive is approximately 5 - 10 minutes early. Give yourself the time to read your resume one more time, to catch your breath, and to be ready for the interview. Once you are at the office, treat everyone you encounter with respect. Be _____ (42) to everyone as soon as you walk in the door. Wear a professional business suit. This point should be emphasized enough. First _____ (43) are extremely important in the interview process. Women should notwearing too much jewelry or make up. Men should _____ (44) flashy suits or wearing too much perfume. It is also important that you feel comfortable. While a suit is the standard interview attire in a business environment, if you think it is an informal environment, call before and ask. _____ (45), you can never be overdressed if you are wearing a tailored suit

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My teacher was very conscious…….his bald head.

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If we ____ the roads in this area, the economy can develop

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Over there___________ the shop that sells souvenirs

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Parents are always willing to lend a sympathetic ____ to their children when they have problems

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Steve did ........ his back last week carrying that piano

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On Sunday, our family members usually __________ and enjoy a good meal

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I’m afraid cycling is off the menu until the weather improves

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Education is more important today than ever before. It helps people acquire the skills they need for such everyday (34) _____ as reading a newspaper or managing their money. It also gives them the specialized training they may need to prepare for a job or career. For example, a person must meet certain educational requirements and obtain a certificate before he can practice law or medicine. Many fields, like computer operation or police work, (35) _____ satisfactory completion of special training courses. Education is also important (36) _____ it helps people get more out of life. It increases their knowledge and understanding of the world. It helps them acquire the skills that make life more interesting and enjoyable, (37) _____ the skills needed to participate in a sport, paint a picture, or play a musical instrument. Such education becomes (38) _____ important as people gain more and more leisure time

Choose the best answer to complete the senten. His name is Phong.He is ..................Viet Nam.

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In settling the dispute, he agreed ________ $60,000 in damages

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I suggested that she______her lawyer before signing the contract

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How can a person offend people just because they cross their legs? In Thailand, it is rude for a person to show other people the bottom of their feet. This is considered unclean, and Thais can (33) _____ serious offense at it. Another thing people do in the West is to touch people on the head especially children. It is very normal to see an old woman walking up to a young boy and (34) _____ his hair tenderly while saying what a handsome young man he is. In Thailand, touching a person’s head is strictly taboo because that is the (35) _____ part of the body, and it is where the (36) _____ is thought to reside in a person. Although very close family members might touch a child on the head, even this is considered rude after a child grows up. In the Middle East and some parts of Asia, the left hand is used to wash oneself after using a toilet. (37) _____, the left hand can never offered to another person or used to eat with. Food must always be passed with the right hand, and it is considered polite to always use the right hand for social interactions

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It was _______ plain to the new employees that they should be polite to the customers

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We can now communicate instantly _________ people on the other side of the world