As recently as 1958 about half of the public schools in the United States had no libraries at all. The _______of public school libraries increased dramatically when the federal government passed the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, which provided funds for school districts to improve their education programs and facilities, including their libraries.

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While our representatives try to reply to all e-mails............. , responses may be delayed by weekends and public holidays.

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After a three-hour search, the missing ...... girl was found alive and well.

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We sincerely thank you for sharing your opinions as we continue to do our best to make  each visit ---------. 

There has been a shift from the agriculture-based economy to the economy based on manufacturing and industry _______.

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I received housing benefit when I was unemployed.

Choose the best answer A, B, C or D that best completes each sentence: Not taking a difficult exam is worse than failing it.

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You have to sleep under a net to avoid being bitten by_____________.

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In her latest article in Earthbound Science Journal, ecologist Mei Ling offers a ------ ----- review of Paul Winthrop's research on drought resistance. 

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 “It’s no use talking to me about metaphysics. It’s a closed book to me.”

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.
(5).......................

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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.
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If you must pass under a ladder, you can avoid bad luck by crossing your fingers and keeping them crossed until you have seen a dog.  ______, you may lick your finger and make a cross on the toe of your shoe, and not look again at the shoe until the mark has dried

Choose the best answer A, B, C or D that best completes each sentence: Our English teacher would like  us  spend  more time in the laboratory _______ our pronunciation.

Oil......................... if you pour it on water. 

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

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

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She has made some very____________investments, which has earned her a lot of money.

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Asada Electronic's flagship store in Shibuya has maintained its popularity with Customers……….the growing competition from larger stores that have moved into the area.

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The  Watdee  Marketing  Film will guide you in________promoting your product to the most desirable business customers.

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To ensure that all deadlines are met, Ms. Sharma has asked team leaders to provide her with ….. project updates.

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Users will appreciate the capacity  of the unit. In fact, it has more storage space  than  can be found in competitors' models that are ………priced.