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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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:

The shop assistant was totally bewildered by the customer’s behavior.

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The production will begin on January 2 at 8 P.M and will........... local actor Bert Derby in the lead role.

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I finally finished ............... at 7 p.m and served dinner.

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The president has just realized that the launch of our new product must be postponed owing to unfavorable conditions in the market.

The workers............to go on strike when the management ........... their demand for higher wages. 

The tourist industry is (1) ……. to be the largest industry. Before 1950 one million people travelled abroad each year but by the 1900s the figure (2) ….. to 400 million every year. (3) …… large numbers of tourists, however, are beginning to cause problems. For example, in the Alps the skiers are destroying the mountains they came to enjoy. Even parts of Mount Everest in the Himalayas are reported to be covered (4) ….. old tins, tents, and food that have been (5) ……
But at a time when we have (6) ….. freedom to travel than ever before, more and more people are asking how they can enjoy their holidays (7) ….. causing problems by spoiling the countryside. Now there is a new holiday (8) …… called "Holidays That Don't Cost The Earth". It tells you (9) ….. you can help the tourist industry by asking your travel agent the right questions (10) ……... you go on holiday.
(4)...............

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

He just sat there______________at me and I felt very uncomfortable.

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Thank you for booking the flights for me on such short notice; I received the travel itinerary this morning. Unfortunately, Mr. Park............... our meeting in Seoul, so my flight and hotel reservations will need to be changed.

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Staff members --------- for promotion will be notified by management within ten days.

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Because of a --------- increase in profits this quarter, Tyro Sportswear employees will receive their first-ever year-end bonus.

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The researchers then_________the test subjects’ reactions. Factors like memory retention and 

You might get better but this medicine will do you ___ .

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Library patrons who fail to return an item by the due date ------- a fee.

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In yesterday’s third- quarter financial statement, Vargas Industries reported a 15 percent….............. in value.

The audience soon got __________ because of the boring performance. 

Choose the letter A, B, C or D to complete the sentences:

The association of Southeast Asian nations gives a forum for its members ________ socio-economic development.

The seemingly simple act of exchanging business cards is more complex in Japan _______ the business card represents not only one's identity but also his status in life.

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I'm afraid you will ....... wait a long time.

Choose the best answer A, B, C or D that best completes each sentence: Tom Hans is one of the best players in the country. We have won all of our games …..he joined our team.

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 Do you know what it ...... to be a superstar?