Despite its wide range of styles and instrumentation, country music has certain common features ............. its own special character.

Janet is finally used to cook on an electric stove after having a gas one for so long.

Many finacial specialists....................predicted that industries might encounter a decline in manufacturing investment in 2007 by almost 15 percent.

 While a sports match has spectators and radio has listeners, television has ____.

Choose the best answer from the four options given (A, B, C, or D) to complete each sentence. 

The city has experienced an unusually large amount of rainfall this year,_____________it difficult for road projects to be completed on time.

The chief executive officer is obligated to retain all the information of a.............nature in relation to negotiations.

 Ms. Brook and Ms. Barack are talking about Ms. Barack’s son. Ms. Book: “  ................   .”

Ms. Barack: “Thank you. We are proud of him.”

Wow! What a _______ your sister is! I couldn't get off the phone!

Choose the correct answer. "Everyone felt great and amused _____ the little cat was watching them."

Find mistake: River (transportation) in the United States (consists) (primarily) of barges (pull) by towboats

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions: 

The most important thing is to keep yourself occupied.

We intend to _____ with the old system as soon as we have developed a better one.

Our company has been selected to renovations the Hempha Library, which is one of the biggest libraies schuduled to be. .................renovations soon, to enhance library services for the community.

Choose the best answer from the four options given (A, B, C, or D) to complete each sentence.

Yokohama-based Shinohara Industries_________has a satellite office in Bangkok. 

 John has a monthly bank ___ sent to him so that he knows how much there is in his account. 

The company you work for is willing to take advantage of new technology, but. .........are concerned about adverse consequences.

Laura and Annie are saying goodbye. Laura: “Goodbye Annie. See you next week!” Annie: “   .............  !”

Choose the best answer:
Miss Brown told Mary_______ down.

Susie is talking to Kimy after hearing the announcement. A: “   ...............  .”

B: “Never mind, better luck next time.”

In purchasing a winter coat, it is very important for trying it on with heavy clothing underneath.

“Would you mind turning down your stereo?” - “  ................   .”