Smoking is extremely detrimental to health, ..............  many people continue to smoke anyway.

She spent an hour trying to install the software, but John finally _____ it out.

A__________ is awarded when a major foul is committed inside the 5-meter line.

.......... his income of current job is relatively low, he finds it difficult to make ends meet.

You need proper shoes to go hiking in the mountain, _________ the ground is rough and hard.

Today the move away from rigid rules makes it much easier (1) ________ the right way to behave because there are fewer out and out ‘wrongs’. Of course there are still a few situations where inflexible rules (2) ________, although these are mainly concerned with official functions. But nine times out of ten, the way you choose to behave is (3) ________ you, with one very important proviso: that you keep firmly in (4)________ the basis (5)________ etiquette has grown up; in other words, the need always to consider other people's feelings first. 
Some people, for instance, are very informal and outgoing by (6) ________, while others prefer to be more reserved and formal. Younger people tend to be less formal than their parents. Habits can (7) ________ in different parts of the country. Behaviour which may be commonplace in the capital - like arriving later than the stated time - can often be unconventional (8) ________. Just remember the basic rule of consideration for others, and when in doubt, follow the example of those around you. Etiquette is a skill that is easily learned and it brings the benefits of other people's appreciation whenever you (9) ________ in practice. It's a pleasure to spend time with people who are reliably courteous and (10) ________; it's also pleasant to feel that you will always know what to do or say in any circumstances, mundane or extraordinary
(4).....................

In England, primary education is provided by state schools run by the government and by _______ fee-paying schools.

 If she were not afraid of flying, she  .............  far a lot.

This exercise is too difficult for us _    

Local authorities should find ways to limit the use of private cars and encourage city_____to use public transport.

Our education will help with the _________ of knowledge for the young. 

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: 

In most countries, compulsory military service does not apply to women.

The young students always wish they  ..........  able to bring cellphone to schools.

They are working ….., so we are ….. 

The language of …… is Bahasa Malaysia. 

Telecom giant Viettel decided to implement the 5G network  ................  his technology was still uncommon.

 How many ___________ took part in the 22 nd SEA Games? 

She is sleeping now _    she worked very hard yesterday.

Choose the best answer:
Reaching 35 and obviously aging, Jane has to make up her mind on her future very soon.

It is very difficult to ................... the exact meaning of an idiom in a foreign language.

He's a very brave man "Yes, I wish I _    his courage."