Choose the best answer from the four options given (A, B, C, or D) to complete each sentence.

A donkey____________ loudly all through the night.

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.

(1).............

An accurate…………of surveys is imperative to building a good understanding of customer needs.

However, he was color blind, so he had to rely on the eyes of his assistant, who could easily _______all the seven colors: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo and violet.

Choose the best answer from the four options given (A, B, C, or D) to complete each sentence.

Which of the following adjectives can be used with “absolutely”? “Have you seen Marie’s new boyfriend - he’s absolutely___________!"

If you want a career in teaching English then definitely find one designed for that _______, like an MA or diploma; but if you want to travel around the world, then do a shorter course which will supply you with teaching skills. 

Choose the best answer from the four options given (A, B, C, or D) to complete each sentence.

Be aware that candidates…….applications are incomplete will not be considered for an interview.

Choose the best answer from the four options given (A, B, C, or D) to complete each sentence.

The Produce Growers Association has distributed a pamphlet to area supermarkets  that lists fruits and vegetables with the highest --------of vitamins.

Choose the letter A, B, C or D to complete the sentences:
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations or ASEAN _________  on 8 August 1967 in Bangkok by the five original Member Countries, namely, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand.

The announcement of John Stanton's retirement was not well received by most of the staff members, but Leslie, his long time friend and colleague, was extremely …….to hear that Mr Stanton will now be able to enjoy some leisure time.

Choose the best answer from the four options given (A, B, C, or D) to complete each sentence.

................... a number of inquiries from shareholders, James Hong has issued a formal announcement that his company is doing well.

The technicians…………tested all air-conditioning units to ensure that the cooling system is running smoothly.

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.

It was relatively easy for him to learn baseball because he had been a cricket player.

_______ for my train the morning, I met an old school friend.

Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word or phrase. 
The Philippines, officially known (1) _____ the Republic of the Philippines, is (2) _____ in Southeast Asia with Manila as its capital city. The Philippine (3) ____ 7,107 islands in the western Pacific Ocean, sharing borders with Indonesia, Malaysia, Taiwan, and Vietnam. The Philippines is the world's 12th most populous country with a population approaching 90 million people. Its national (4) _____ is the 37th largest in the world with a 2006 gross domestic product (GDP) of over 117.562 billion USD. There are (5) _____ 11 million overseas Filipinos worldwide. The Philippines became a Spanish colony in the 16th century and an American territory at the (6) _____ of the 20th century. The Philippines won independence from Spain in 1896. The Philippines (7) _____ its independence from the United States on July 4, 1946 after World War II. Spanish was (8) _____ official language of the Philippines until 1973. Since then, the two official languages are Filipino and English. The Philippines had cultural ties with Malaysia, Indonesia, and India in the ancient time, and trade (9) _____ with China and Japan as early as the 9th century. The late 1960s and early 1970s its economic development was second in Asia, (10) _____ to Japan. The Philippines is a founding and active member of the United Nations and is a founding member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)/ The Philippines is also a member of the East Asia Summit (EAS) and an active member in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)
(3)........................

The dress is a little big for you.You’d better go to tailor’s and _______ at the waist.

Choose the best answer:

Your ....... conversation has drawn a lot of attention from people in the ballroom.

Choose the best answer from the four options given (A, B, C, or D) to complete each sentence.

Employees at Thompson Labs must wear all the protective gear shown on the poster at the lab entrance,............. safety regulations.

Choose the best answer from the four options given (A, B, C, or D) to complete each sentence

Winthrop Strategies is seeking to employ a_________ consistently meets deadlines.

Choose the best answer to complete the sentence below.

I flew for the first time last year _______ I went to Brazil.

Choose the best answer:

I was sure that he ....... a thief.