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.

                                                               THE DANGERS OF DIETING

Thanks to our moden lifestyle, with more and more time spent sitting down in front of computers than ever before, the (31)________ of overweight people is at a new high. As people frantically search for a solution (32)________ this problem, they often try some of the popular fad diets being offered. Many people sea fad diets (33)________ harmless ways of losing weight, and they are grateful to have them. Unfortunately, not only don’t fad diets usually (34) ________ weight. While the reckless use of fad diets can bring some initial results, long-term results are very rare.

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They got married without their parents’______.

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______, they were surprised to find their favorite band playing there.

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This job (A) suits students (B) whom want (C) to work (D) during holidays.

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The English test is really difficult. I’ll give it my best ______ to get high scores

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Cultural diversity supports the idea that every person can make a unique and positive contribution to the larger society, ____ in spite of their differences

America holds ______elections every four years.

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English teaching is considered a good example of a volunteer job which often turns ______ a career

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The theory isn't sounding persuasive anymore because it has been opposed by many scholars.

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The nominating committee always meets behind closed doors, lest its deliberations become known prematurely.

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You are not _______ to say anything unless you wish to do so.

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We are considering ____ for the coming festival.

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You have to take the full course of your antibiotics even if you feel better, _____ your illness will simply return

________ the phone rang later that night did Tom remember the appointment.

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Rearrange the following sentences to make a letter of acceptance responding to an invitation to spend a weekend in the country.

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The workers have gone on strike. _______, all production has ceased.

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Doctors advise _______ too many hours working on the computer. It „s very bad for your eyes

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When you carry ____ your responsibilities in the family, you are letting the family members know that you love them and that they can depend on you

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Whatever Jean ______ to do, she finishes.

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I would be happy to go along with the idea.

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Ms. Moor has had years of experience dealing with students‟ problem. …….. , she is sometimes confused by the problem that she cannot handle by herself