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The surgery went very well, and the doctor is optimistic that she'll be __________________ soon

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We are very close-knit family and very -------------------- of one another

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I decided to ______________ all the decorations right after the party so I didn't have to do it the next day

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Applicants are advised to fill out an application form concisely to impress potential employers, without being too ___________ or boring

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Kitty’s very _______. She goes out with her friends almost every day

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The olives we use to create this oil originate __________ Greece, so you can be sure that you are getting an authentic flavor

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Irish whiskey, is made from rye, so it has a different taste from Scottish whiskey, __________ is made from wheat

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Mary told me that she ________fish the day before

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 My father bought thí house since he _________ for a famous company.

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Be sure to ------- the wireless Internet option on your company mobile phone to avoid additional data fees

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Mr. Koizumi must complete the cost estimate before he ------- for the conference

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 sky is _______here in the countryside because there are no buildings to block the view

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Would you mind ________?

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I know that Rupert dislikes ________ so I was sorry ________ that he had been kidnapped by three masked gunmen in a helicopter

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By the time the security guards _________ what _________, the gang _________ already___ inside the bank

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If you use online banking, bills can be paid ------- it is most convenient.

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

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The shop assistant was totally bewildered by the customers' behavior.

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His plan was rejected because it just wasn’t feasible.

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_______, everyone showed up on time at the year-end party last night