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We had lots of good applicants for the job, but one ________ from the rest

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This is a(an)_____________business, so we can’t afford holidays.

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We _________ working for ten days when they pay our wages tomorrow

Billy, come and give me a hand with cooking.

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Changes to the Top Fizz soft-drink formulation failed to ------- to consumers

In a nuclear family, both mother and father have responsibility for housekeeping and ____.

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:

She got up late and rushed to the bus stop.

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The new lecturer talks so fast that we often get ____ during class time.

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You never really know where you are with her as she just blows hot and cold.

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There were portraits of his ____________ on the walls of the room

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.

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All the workers are required to _________ verify that the proper maintenance of storage facilities is conducted with extreme care

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His goal has always been to provide the best possible service to…...customers

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

Because they are a ______ and supportive of one another, they often share their feelings and whenever problems come up, they discuss them frankly and quickly find solutions.

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Ann hoped __________ to join the private club. She could make important business contacts there

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Although he _________ to listen to the teacher, he _________ of the football match all the time

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The book for my English courses costs 25 dollars

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You’d better ____ out with your friends as it is very dangerous in the evening

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 General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) is the name of a set of Vietnamese qualifications, generally taking by secondary students at the age of 17–18 in Viet Nam.

A.    B.    C. D. 

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The authorities have refused _________________ for the demonstration to take place