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The president has just realized that the launch of our new product must be postponed owing to…………conditions in the market

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After record profits, Golden Shamrock Jewelry’s stock price increased ------- our expectations

Choose the best answer among A, B, C or D that best completes each sentence: _____ the end of this year, Hoa will have worked in this bank for ten years.

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Senior analyst John Pierpoint expects SunDigit to post ______ of $4 billion for the year

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I don’t understand this point of grammar. I wish I ________ it better

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During the crisis, oil prices _____________ between $20 and $40 a barrel

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Mary was getting__________.

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The new flavor of the Vitabevo drinks range ------- due to appear on store shelves yesterday, but problems with distribution have led to delays

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At 8 o’clock this evening my friends and I will have watched a famous film at the cinema

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The building work was ________________ by a local contractor

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:

The composer Verdi has written the opera Aida to celebrate the opening of the Suez Canal, but the opera was not performed until 1871.

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____________ the ability to delay normal cognitive decline as we age, there are significant social benefits to lifelong learning

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My horoscope says that I __________________ an old friend this week

In the 19th century, it _______ two or three months to cross North America by covered wagon.

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.......she worked for this bank?

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Without turning my head in the direction of the gate I ____ a small object just under the fence

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:

The magazine carries an intriguing mixture of high fashion, gossip, and racing, which readers find unputdownable.

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.

Library is a collection of books and other informational materials made available to people for reading, study, or reference. The word library comes (31)_________liber; the Latin word for "book". (32)_________, library collections have almost always contained a variety of materials. Contemporary libraries maintain collections that include not only printed materials such as manuscripts, books, newspapers, and magazines, (33)_________audio visual and online databases. In addition (34)_________ maintaining collections within library buildings, modern libraries often feature tele-communications links that provide users with access to information at remote sites.

The central mission of a library (35)_________to collect, organize, preserve, and provide access to knowledge and information. In fulfilling this mission, libraries preserve a valuable record of culture that can be passed down to succeeding generations.

                                                                                                                            From "Library (institution) " by Richard S. Halsey et al.

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Excel Energy Corporation's new online training program has ------- features and forum discussions for trainees

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Kevin Cruiser has been promoted to assistant manager of production ------- his long record of hard work and dedication to the company.

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 the alarm went off, everyone proceeded calmly to the emergency exits.