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Because I have completely ______________ myself to my family, I refuse to relocate for work and upend their lives

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Ann Nolan Clark’s simple but poetic prose and ability ________ people ________ cultural similarities and differences gained her a mainstream following

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

I found her excuse very hard to swallow

Read the following passage and Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 31 to 35.

                                                                               WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR MEMORY

A good memory is often seen as something that comes naturally, and a bad memory as something that cannot be changed, but actually (31)_________is a lot that you can do to improve your memory.

We all remember the things we are interested in and forget the ones that bore us. This no doubt explains the reason (32)_________schoolboys remember football results effortlessly but struggle with dates from their history lessons! Take an active interest in what you want to remember, and focus on it (33)_________. One way to make yourself more interested is to ask questions - the more the better!

Physical exercise is also important for your memory, because it increases your heart (34)________  and sends more oxygen to your brain, and that makes your memory work better. Exercise also reduces stress, which is very bad for the memory.

The old saying that —eating fish makes you brainy— may be true after all. Scientists have discovered that the fats (35)_________in fish like tuna, sardines and salmon — as well as in olive oil — help to improve the memory. Vitamin-rich fruits such as oranges, strawberries and red grapes are all good brain food, too.

                                                                                                                                    (Source: —New Cutting Edge, Cunningham, S. & Moor. 2010. Harlow: Longman)

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It is recommended that proper actions ____ to protect wildlife and wild places.

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Although at that time my knowledge of German was very poor, I _____ most of what they said

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It is impossible to ____ why so many people go in for that kind of sport.

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The obstetrics nurses ------- are working under Dorothy Caramella will now be working for Pierre Cocteau

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The marketing director confirmed that the new software program would be ready to ------- by November 1.

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"I'll keep it as a secret", Robert said. → Robert promised ________ It as a secret.

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Tom and Peter like _____ sports, and they go swimming, play water polo and surf together a lot

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It should be a priority for world leaders ________ durable solutions for world peace rather than ________ their time and effort on transitory ones

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_____deleted files is not a very difficult task, as many powerful tools can be downloaded from the Internet

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Ms.Benitez is ........... to hear that Professor Jackman has agreed to deliver a speech at this year’s medical conference

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This information about taxes ____________ helpful

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After the serious wedding photos were finished, everyone struck a silly _________________ for a funny picture

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Two students are chatting in the corridor after class.- Tim: “Geography is certainly one of the most interesting subjects.” - Laura: “ _______________”

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At 8 o’clock this evening my friends and I _____________ a famous film at the cinema

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Should anyone need to ------- with Ms. De Sola, be sure to do so prior to today's meeting

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It is not a great surprise that they are getting divorced. Their marriage has been on the _________ for quite some time

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The local clubs are ____________ every effort to interest more young people