The decrease ________ profits is due to the bad market 

The word "authoritarian” is closest in meaning to ____.

They took shelter in a store ________ the rainstorm. 

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

My parents are glad ____ my success in finding a job after graduation.

We had little hope ________ success; nonetheless, we decided to perform the operation. 

The lifeguard _______ them not to swim too far from the shore.

She is accustomed ________ getting up early. 

Choose the correct answer to complete the sentence. "My brother graduated  last month and  has been looking for a job ____ then."

Choose the correct answer to complete the sentence. "I and Minh started writing this essay hours _____ and it's still not right."

The cook insists ________ the finest meat and fish. 

Choose the correct answer to complete the sentence.  " My brother graduated from Hong Kong University of Science and Technology last month and ____ for a job since then."

Choose the correct answer to complete the sentence. "So far I ____ any of the exams at school."

The cash-for-vote scandal did a lot of harm ________ his reputation as a conscientious politician. 

The reason ________ this meeting is to discuss the merger 

I am not used to the cold weather here, so I need to have a heating system ____.

Your bag is similar ________ mine. 

Choose the correct answer to complete the sentence. "Any student caught ____ was made to stand at the front of the class."

His attitude ________ his work is very negative. 

Peter is disappointed at not getting the job, but he will ______ it soon.

The word "consisting" most nearly means ________.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

All students are revising carefully, for the final test is approaching soon.