Choose the best option among A, B, C or D that best completes each sentence: When …… a dictionary, you need to be able to understand the symbols and abbreviations it contains.

The sea between Dover and Calais was so  ___ that most of the passengers were seasick.

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The valley ......... the village locates is heavily polluted.

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 The           statement reported the survival of fifty people.

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The English contest ...... the Student Union is an annual event in my school.

At local neighborhood level, trees also _______ important environment benefits.

This system, also known as ‘road pricing’, is already being introduced in a number of cities, using a special electronic card  ________ to windscreen of the car.

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When we were talking about relaxing after work, Jack said he enjoyed to listen to music, Carla said she preferred jogging, and I was considering taking up tennis.

One possible approach is to make it more expensive for people to use their cars be increasing changes for parking and bringing in tougher fines for anyone who ________ the law.

Lan is really__________ about going to Singapore. 

Freya Stark (1893- 1993) was an extraordinary woman who ventured into (1) ____ areas where few Europeans had ever (2) ____ foot. Born in Paris, brought up in Italy, and educated in London, she was already multilingual before deciding to learn Arabic (3) ____ the end of 30. She traveled (4)____ through Greece, Italy and Cyprus. However, her passion was for exploring ancient lands of the Middle East. She was determined to make contact with the tribes that populated the area before their traditional (5) ____ of life vanished forever. She led expeditions into the most dangerous areas and despite the risks (she was even thrown into a military prison on one occasion), she always returned safe and (6) ____. During her travels, she completed a (7) ______ across the Valley of the Assassins, famous not only for its rough terrain but (8) ____ for its murderous inhabitants, and followed in the (9)___ of Alexander, the Great. In her long career she produced maps, discovered lost cities, and worked as a spy and propagandist, although it is as a travel writer that she is best remembered. She died at the age of 100, (10) ________most women of her generation in more ways than one.
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 I will come and see you before I ....................for America. 

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We sent a letter to the travel company to request a___________on winter destinations. 

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Please let me know if you are in need of any other office products at this time. You may  respond to this e-mail or call me ---------- at 415-555-0166, ext. 42. 

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What have fashion designers ............... to modernise the ao dai?

It helps them acquire the skills that make life more interesting and enjoyable, such as the skills needed to participate in a sport, paint a picture, or play a musical _____.

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Mr. Thomas has not_____________decided which design to use for the company letterhead.

I find it difficult to make _______ as prices keep ________.

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____________the last decade, Louellen Hospital has been recognized for exemplary patient care and progressive technology.

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The strategic planning committee's recommendation was that more emphasis should be put --------- research and development in the coming year.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions:

Dozens of applicants showed up for the vacant position, but only a handful of them were shortlisted for the interview.