Though they had been robbed ___ all their money, they were able to come home.

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After the interview, don’t neglect the thank-you note or ________ letter.

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All applications to courses at tertiary institutions are made through UCAS, a central agency _______ UK universities and colleges of higher education.

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You travel so much! I can’t keep __________ of all the countries you have been to

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It may be raining but I’m ____ enjoying myself.

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Anna wants to improve her pronunciation so she decided to________a course at her school

For some reason people imagine the interviewer is going to jump on every tiny mistake they ________.

“So you’re doctor?” ­ ___________, I finish my training next year”

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It’s great you got that job – you should be proud ________ yourself

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

When being interviewed, you should concentrate on what the interviewer is saying or asking you.

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You can take _________ of these two elective courses; they are _________ very interesting.

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The company must reduce costs to compete________

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The people ____________ called yesterday want to buy the house.

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Everything is going on well, _______?

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The child was throwing a ______________ tantrumin the middle of the store

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_______________ impressive chapter in the book is the chapter on Stuart’s scientific theory.

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According to ___ people, most animal and plant species on earth will soon die out

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Regulation can be an effective way to _______________ outdated technologies

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It is predicted that over the next few decades many species will die ____ as once fertile areas turn to desert

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The politician gave a press________to deny the charges that had been levelled at him.

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Nam was________the first prize in the speaking competition