My grandmas is ______a course in creative writing, she’s 78, you know!

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Children are encouraged to read books ______ they are a wonderful source of knowledge

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It was an awkward situation, and so there was a great silence from _________ ends of the telephone line, since _________ person could find anything to say

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Although I graduated from economic university, I ______ my pride to work as a waiter to earn living for 1 year till I found a new job

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She’s recently been under the weather, ___________?

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A few kind words at the right time ____________ all the difference

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It may become necessary for the United Nations to work ____ international agreements and strict environmental controls on the tourist industry

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They have made a lot of progress until the country became independent.

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______ she could not say anything

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Timmy dropped the _______ on doing this task again because of his carelessness. I can’t stand him anymore.

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In Vietnam it is________for children to start their primary school at the age of six

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When the first child was born, they ______ for three years.

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They managed to get _______________all their unwanted things at the jumble sale

 Remember to appreciate what your friends do for you. You shouldn't take them______. 

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His chance to get a promotion is pretty high because he has done a terrible job in the company

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:

 The most irritating people are those who always disturb others by asking really stupid questions.

I wish you __ complaining about the weather.

Urbanization can bring social health and benefit; ____, it also has its drawbacks.

It is reported that humans are the main reason for most species' declines and habitat _______ and degradation are the leading threats.

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Many adults are ___________ in vitamins and minerals that are crucial to their health and upping their intake of a few of those may drastically improve their lives

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She __________ for her parents‟ support during her university education, but she preferred to work part-time and support herself