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Though Bruce Guthrie's concert is planned  __________  August , the organizers have said that this is subject to change.

The professors retained their conservative stance, arguing that until further studies have been completed, the existing data must be interpreted very ...............

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____ from school for three weeks, so he is trying his best to catch up with the other students.

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The secretary said, "Sorry, I will never work on Sunday.”

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Jack and Linda............ last week. They just weren't happy together.

Attitudes to animals _______ two extremes.

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Choose an ____________   sized air conditioner for your company's needs, as larger models use more energy.

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Dr. Watanabe was seated --------- the keynote speaker and the foundation president during the banquet.

Provisions of the new national health reform law could reduce patient ..................... on emergency departments for non-urgent health problems.

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

That draught is too much for my horse to pull.

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Patrick Jolson will be interviewed ----------- three other promising candidates for the position of research and development head.

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Having been exposed to the sun, his already dark complexion became ______.

Now that they have read it in __________, they believe me.

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: 

Many animals were born in captivity. Resultantly, they do not always breed well.

Carefully conducted (1) ______ that have followed the children of working mothers have not been able to any long-term problems, compared with children of working mothers stayed at home. My personal (2)______ is that mothers should be allowed to work if they wish. Whether we like it or not, there a number of mothers who just have to work. There are those who have invested such a big part of their lives in establishing a career that they cannot afford to see it lost. Then there are many who must work out of pure economic (3)______. Many mothers are not (4) ______ out to be full-time parents. After a few months at home with a much loved infant, they feel trapped and is olateD. There are a number of options when it (5) ______ to choosing childcare. These range from child minders and nannies through to Granny of the kind lady (6) ______ the street. (7) ______, however, many parents don't have any choice; they have to accept anything they can get. Be prepared! No matter how good the childcare maybe, some children are going to protest wildly if they are left. This is a (8) ______ normal stage of child development. Babies separate well in the first six months, but soon after that they start to get a crush on Mum and close family members. Make sure that in first week you allow plenty of time to help your child settle in. All children are different. Some are independent, while others are more attached to their mothers. Remember that if you want to (9) ______ the best for your children, it's not the quantity of time you spend wit them, it's the (10) ______ that matters.
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Sales representatives at Janice Pharmaceuticals must submit call reports ................. three weeks in order to report their sales activities.

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Which is ________ house in this village?

 ….............., Mrs Pike took the baby in her arms.

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The temperature this morning is cool and pleasant, but it is expected to increase steadily _________   the day.

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It's a serious operation for a woman as old as my grandmother. She's very frail. I hope she..........................

Choose the best answer among A, B, C or D that best completes each sentence: Scientists have been trying to search _____ renewable energy such as wind and solar energy.