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Someone must have interfered __________ the server last night because it's not working right today

By the 20th of this month, I ________ here for exactly two years.

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The latest training…………contains tips on teaching a second language to international students

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The suspect's statement does not _______ with the information witnesses have given us

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:

She decided to remain celibate and devote her life to helping the homeless and orphans.

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My sister _______________ asking me question after question

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Ms. Woolner is hoping to change ............... daily routine to be more conductive to a healthy lifestyle

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Not every student is aware of _____________ of the English language.

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The chairman’s thought-provoking question ignited a lively debate among the participants in the workshop.

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 It is not fair to give such a challenging task to an inexperienced staff like her.

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Extension 286? I’ll ______

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.

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I know you don't like her, but do you have to make it so _________________?

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:

The pile of old clothes gave off a damp, musty smell.

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What's the name of the man_______son died?

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At this time last year, I _______(attend) an  English course.

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From winning an Olympic gold medal in 2000 to becoming an NBA champion in 2008, Kevin Garnet has shown…………to be one of the most talented players

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The vice chancellor confirmed that the individual points should be presented in ------ of relative priority.

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Please contact Jen Davis in the HR Department if you have any questions regarding the new overtime and vacation ______

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I didn't tell her that he was late because I didn't want to _________________ her any alarm

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She refused to answer questions that infringed ________ her private affairs