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They had discussion about training not only the new employees but also giving them some challenges.

 

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The search for a new vaccine will take _____________ over all other medical research

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

Although Facebook is still relatively popular among teenagers, they don’t have the cool factor they once had.

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Ms. Daly will prepare a marketing budget and propose ------- during the client meeting

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They couldn’t wait to go for a swim in the crystal ____________water or the small bay

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We can’t count on _______by our parents every time we get into financial difficulty

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Don’t talk to him while he ________________

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.

                                                                                                                                    (Source: —New Cutting Edge, Cunningham, S. & Moor. 2010. Harlow: Longman)

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The countrytside air is fresh,________________, it’s not polluted

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Monday will be the best day for ------- to clean the carpet in the lobby

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A Since Miriam has a strong _____________ sense, we have decided to hire her as our landscaper

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The lights in the cinema ------- before a movie begins

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The small amount of ____________ is a further source of grievance to the people forced to leave their homes

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According to eye _________________, the robbery was carried out by two teenage boys.

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Electric wires carry current for lighting and outlets designing for household appliances.

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The more electricity you use, ______ your bill will be

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It's difficult to emerge from such a scandal with your reputation still _________

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After all of her family members died, the elderly woman felt ____________ alone and absolutely isolated

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Zhang Cleaning takes great care to ensure that all its employees follow specific cleaning -------.

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- Sauron: “Would you like to eat out now?”

- Melkor: “_____________.”

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Once Mr. Mirren ------ completes his studies and necessary training, he may come and work for our corporation