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She_________ to London a couple of times.

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Prices ________ in 1995 but then _____ in 1996.

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The Rustic Diners’ chef does allow patrons to make menu--------

Complete the conversation about urbanisation in Ho Chi Minh City, using the responses (A-G) given. There are two extra ones.
Mai: I’ve seen a lot of high buildings are under construction in out city, Mr. Tan. It’s an example of urbanisation in your lecture.
Mr. Tan: That’s right. Ho Chi Minh is the biggest city in our country with an urban area of 10 million inhabitants.
Mai: Wow, really? Is it the official figure of our city’s population?
Mr. Tan: Of course not. There are so many people who come to work in the city but their residence certificates is in the countryside. (16)_________. It is called “the floating population”.
Mai: “The floating population”? Does our city have the highest rate of economic growth?
Mr. Tan: Yes, it does. It’s the most major economic centre of our country?
Mai: I guess our city faces several issues, such as housing. Is that right, Mr. Tan?
Mr. Tan: You’re right. (17)__________. Work has begun on the construction of the new district of Thu Thiem on the other bank of the Saigon River, and soon in Thanh Da.
Mai: Fantastic. It’ll become a new center of our city.
Mr. Tan: Like Pudong in Shanghai, Mai. (18)___________.
Mai: The traffic is always so heavy. The number of road accidents is on the rise and has affected the young population.
Mr. Tan: The present bus lines only meet 7% of the need transport. (19) _____________.
Mai: When will the metro lines be finished, Mr. Tan?
Mr. Tan: By the year 2020. (20)________.

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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 is firmly believed that books are a primary means for disseminating knowledge and information.

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He had me do several jobs.

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The festival ended a day early after an _____________ of violence involving hundreds of youths

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Many of the people who attended Major Gordon’s funeral ____ him for many years

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Many ________ are nervous about the long-term financial health of the company, especially after last week’s poor earning report

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Since becoming the chief executive officer three years ago, Ms. Cotton ------- domestic sales to be an area in which the firm must improve

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They ________________ their presentation at this time tomorrow morning

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She sent her _____________ to 50 companies, but didn't even get an interview

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We were so looking forward to stretching out on the beach in the sunshine, but it ____________ the whole time we were there.

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Most people talk too much and don’t realize how important ________ is

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The boy arrived at the bus stop after we .. .. .. .. for him for about 2 hours

You’d better ______your cigarette as it is extremely dangerous to smoke in a petrol station.

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Jack was not exactly _____________ after the incident with the fire extinguisher

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Few businesses are flourishing in the present economic climate.

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Environmentalists are earnestly trying to determine _______of the ozone layer over the poles

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Children used to ______ their parents; now they are inclined to regard them as equals

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The bank said they couldn't honor your __________ because you didn't have enough funds in your account