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Well, it’s 7 p.m. I’d better hit the_______if I want to get home before it’s dark.

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The closure of many companies ______ the increase in the high rate of unemployment

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Unfortunately, your letter arrived after the final date for application. _____, we cannot consider you for the post

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My hobby is carving eggshells and now I _____ nearly 100

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The government believes that reducing regulations will ____________ economic development in the region

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The Cham ethnic minority in Ninh Thuan province uses clay to make their famous _______ products

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After making ---- final decision, please inform the secretary, Mrs.Chester

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Filber Woodworking reminds customers that direct sunlight will cause ------- damage to furniture

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Professional Photographic Arts Studio requests that applicants ------ a porfolio of black-and-white photographs

We regret to inform you that the materials you ordered are ______.

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------- the final award had been presented, Ms. Ryu acknowledged the support of the event’s sponsors

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We expect Linh _____ to the airport late as the plane will take off in 15 minutes

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The second-hand car Patrick bought was almost new ______ it was made in the 1995s.

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The author's wife was a good editor, _________ being a great writer herself

Billy, come and give me a hand with cooking.

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Van Gogh was ____ to a lunatic asylum where he would spend time on and off until his death in 1890

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Nam...................... swimming twice a week

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:

Hue is the ideal place to enjoy life; it’s a beautiful and hospitable city with its famous cultural heritage.

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 Mr. Tran asked the department whether         ------- could work overtime on Friday

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What ____ to you on Sunday night?

Thanks to the help of the teacher, she is _____ encouraging progress in math.