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.
(10).......................

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Nevada Jobfind Inc. is planning to host a career fair for college graduates seeking…………in the healthcare sector.

I feel so __________ and sleepy today because I worked late last night. 

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While most banks retain electronic statements for just eighteen months, RT Bank provides online access to monthly statements  for  two  years.  To  sign  up  for  this________ , log in to your account on our website, www.rtbank.co.nz, and click on the tab labeled “Paperless Statements”. 

There are plenty of industrial _______ established in the area, which also makes the government worried about pollution.

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They will campaign for the return of traditional lands and respect _______ national rights and customs.

 ______, can you tell him that I have a book for him, please?

There are many superstitions in Britain, but one of the most ______ held is that it is unlucky to walk under a ladder even if it means stepping off the pavement into a busy street!

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I haven't seen her ....... she was a little girl.

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What is the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and what is its purpose? The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is a multilateral organization which was (1) _____ to give Southeast Asian states a forum to communicate (2) _____ each other. Since the region had a long colonial past and a history of endemic warfare, there has never been much peaceful and constructive (3) _____ between kings, presidents and other officials. A neutral forum was, (4) _____, a very useful development for all of those countries. ASEAN was formed as a result of the Bangkok (5) _____ of 1967 and initially had five members: Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, (6) _____ Philippines and Singapore. Brunei (7) _____ joined in 1984 after it had won independence from Britain. Vietnam became the seventh member of the group, officially joining in 1995. (8) _____ several years of negotiation, Myanmar and Laos joined in 1997 and the final member of the ten, Cambodia, joined in 1999. The only (9)__ state in Southeast Asia which is not a member of ASEAN is now East Timor. It is still (10) _____ vulnerable and fragile to be able to participate for the foreseeable future.
(3)..........................

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Under the direction of James Pak, the orchestra has become one of the most highly------- performing arts groups in the region. 

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Yesterday I ...... to a furniture store, I bought a new lamp there.

Although she is rich, she is………..

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I object …………..to the sea in this cold weather.

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He ................. being given a receipt for the bill he had paid.

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_______, Peter came to see me.

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

Their contributions to science have earned them an everlasting place in history.

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He offered ....... the bag for me.

 He fell down when he ......................towards the church. 

Since no one bought tickets to the disco, we had to call it ____ .

It is now ending its first term as a school _____by the village community and the villagers are just proud of their achievement.