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It is my pleasure to inform you that Hannah Anderson…...... the Ralway branch of our accounting firm on October 1.

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................. about what he had heard, John phoned his brother.

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Many of the older buildings in this area have been torn down to make room for the_____ of the highway.

Our teacher tends to ________ certain subjects which she finds it difficult to talk about.

After graduating from university, I want to______my father's footsteps.

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............... is the ancestor of most types of domestic ducks is well documented.

In economics, a country's _______ is the total value of goods and services produced within a country in a year, not including its income from investments in other countries

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When he left school, my brother decided to ..... a priest instead of studying language.

The ____ for this position starts at thirty thousand euros per year.

The babies were put up for ………..when their mother was jailed for her part in the murder.

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:

He made one last futile effort to convince her and left home.

 He fell down when he ......................towards the church. 

The development of open learning, making it possible to study when it is convenient for the students, has increased the opportunities available _______ many people.

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.
(9).......................

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

I have a vague recollection of meeting him when I was a child.

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Dozens of applicants showed up for the vacant position, but only a handful of them were shortlisted for the interview.

 I … a film for two years up to now.

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Please reply____________to the invitation for the software training.

It helps them acquire the skills that make life more interesting and enjoyable, such as the skills needed to participate in a sport, paint a picture, or play a musical _____.

Heat from a forest fire melts the seal and lets the seeds _____.

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……… you think that I like you?