Stress is important. We all need a certain amount of it in order to (1)____fulfilling lives. However, if we have too much of it, it can have the opposite effect. Some people can tolerate greater (2) _____of stress than others, but most of us will (3)____at some time in our lives. It is, (4)____, a good idea to learn a few stress management techniques. Identifying the cause of the problem we have, so that we can (5)_____it more effectively, is one of the first steps towards reducing stress. The second thing is talking to a person you can trust, who will listen and, if necessary, give you some positive advice. Not only are smoking and drinking (6)____ to our health, they actually increase stress (7)____ than reduce it. So, next time you want to relax, instead of reaching for that glass of wine or a cigarette, have a warm bath or go for a walk. Walking has more than health (8)______. It helps you think more clearly, (9)______. Pets have calming influences on us, unless they make noise which irritates us. In fact, unwanted noises should be avoided as far as possible. On the other hand, laughter is one of the best ways to make yourself feel (10) _______better.
(7).......................

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Dear Mr. Miller: 

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for choosing the Matsuyama  Elegance Hotel for your recent visit. It is our sincere hope that we ------ able to provide  you with an experience of the highest quality. 

At the end of the day's work, she often finds __________. A. exhausted B. exhaust C. exhaustedly D. exhausting

Tam is very __________ with his school result.

She has decided to take early ………….....

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The Philippines, officially known (1) _____ the Republic of the Philippines, is (2) _____ in Southeast Asia with Manila as its capital city. The Philippine (3) ____ 7,107 islands in the western Pacific Ocean, sharing borders with Indonesia, Malaysia, Taiwan, and Vietnam. The Philippines is the world's 12th most populous country with a population approaching 90 million people. Its national (4) _____ is the 37th largest in the world with a 2006 gross domestic product (GDP) of over 117.562 billion USD. There are (5) _____ 11 million overseas Filipinos worldwide. The Philippines became a Spanish colony in the 16th century and an American territory at the (6) _____ of the 20th century. The Philippines won independence from Spain in 1896. The Philippines (7) _____ its independence from the United States on July 4, 1946 after World War II. Spanish was (8) _____ official language of the Philippines until 1973. Since then, the two official languages are Filipino and English. The Philippines had cultural ties with Malaysia, Indonesia, and India in the ancient time, and trade (9) _____ with China and Japan as early as the 9th century. The late 1960s and early 1970s its economic development was second in Asia, (10) _____ to Japan. The Philippines is a founding and active member of the United Nations and is a founding member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)/ The Philippines is also a member of the East Asia Summit (EAS) and an active member in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)
(10)........................

When preparing a  CV, university ______ can consider attaching a separate report about official work experience during the course.

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Evergo's latest hiking shoe, the Rugged Wear Trekker,  

is -------- named for its durability and strength. 

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Constant correction of speaking „errors’ by a teacher is often counter-productive, as student may become afraid to speak at all.

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 Man:”I heard you have a part in the school play tonight.” Woman:”Yes, and I’m on pins and needles.”

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We must do all that are ............. by law. 

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When he ....... all the letters, he took them to the post office.

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The octopus__________ itself from larger fish by surrounding itself in a cloud of black ink. 

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In remote communities, it's important to replenish stocks before the winter sets in.

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If desired, garnish your plate with parsley, bell pepper rings or other vegetables

He _______on a serious relationship at a very young age; naturally, it ended in tears.

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Timmy ……. the living room while his mother …………. in the kitchen.

When I last...................... Jane,she ............................to find a job. 

Every ten minutes, one kind of animal, plant or insect dies (1) ...... forever. If nothing is done about it, one million species that are alive today will have become (2) ...... twenty years from now.
The seas are in (3) ........ They are being filled with poison, industrial and nuclear (4) ......., chemical fertilizers and pesticides, sewage. The Mediterranean is already nearly dead. The North Sea is following. If nothing is done about it, one day soon nothing will be able to live in the seas.
The tropical rain forests, which are the (5) ...... of half the earth's living things (including many rare animals and plants), are being destroyed. If nothing is done about it, they will have disappeared in twenty years. The (6) ...... on the world's climate and on our agriculture and food supplies, will be disastrous.
Fortunately, somebody is trying to do something about it. In 1961, the World Wildlife Fund was (7) ...... - a small group of people who wanted to raise money to save animals and plants from extinction.
Today, the World Wildlife Fund is a large international organization. It has raised over $35 million for conservation projects, and has created or given (8) ...... to National Parks in five continents. It has helped 30 mammals and birds, including the tiger, to (9) ........ Perhaps this is not much, but it is a start. If more people give more money - and if more governments wake up to what is happening -perhaps the World Wildlife Fund will be able to help US to avoid the disaster that (10) ...... the natural world, and all of US will be with it.
(6)..................

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We invite you to participate in our guest survey about your recent overnight stay at the 

Matsuyama Elegance Hotel. Your feedback is --------- important to us as it helps ensure  we are meeting our goals of exceptional hospitality and unequalled service. 

Mark a letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each the following exchanges.

You want to address an envelope to whole family. You write: ________.