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“You’ve just missed the last bus.” –“Never mind, I _________.”

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The preparation_________ by the time the guest________

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Mr. Jefferson instructed his secretary to notify ---------- as soon as the details of the contract were made available

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Meeting my favorite celebrity at the airport was certainly a stroke of _______ that wouldn't have happened if I'd arrived five minutes later

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Ms.Goldberry marked -------- revision in red ink before returning the manuscript to the author

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It is recommended that clients book the Desert Rose Ballroom for their event more than four months --------

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The whole village was wiped out in the bombing raids.

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

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The Liu Supermarket ------- that Jennifer Chan will take over as CEO next month came as a surprise

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These youngsters are often involved in ___________ crime such as shoplifting and casual theft

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Not only _______ the exam but he was also the best student in his class

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My wallet ________ at the station while I ________ for the train

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I think you should stop drinking icing water. The doctor said that you had _______

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Moana Pakira’s newest play is her most exciting ------- and has already been nominated for an award

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The spendthrift has been ……… money out of his old parents

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The war ___________________ out three years ago

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

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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We're surprised by Joe's ____ every Monday. He changes it at least 4 times a month

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The ceiling fan in this room doesn’t look very safe. It looks as if it _________ down

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Names of the people in the book were changed to preserve anonymity.