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Studies show that the average  audience forms its ----- of the speaker within  the first few seconds of the presentation

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Lonan Imports will work------- with any distributor to fulfill a customer request.

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Scientists say the disease is _____________ to humans by eating infected beef

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A lot of pesticide residue can_________ unwashed produce

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We _____ new subjects for this school year

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Children from an underprivileged family background are statistically more likely _________________ involved in crime

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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Interns must complete and return the new hire ------- by their first day of work

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The stewardess planned to ________ at 60, but her pension plan would not allow her to leave until at least 62.

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Ragini Kumari has published a book about the history of agricultural   ------- in the region

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:

She lost her temper with a customer and shouted at him.

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The overall satisfaction of participants with the workshop is often based on ------unimportant details such as the ability to park close to the training facility

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In two months’ time, Raymond_________ from the college with a degree and will be expecting a respected and well-paid job

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Employees ------- several departments  have been encouraged to minimize costs

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The cyclone has resulted __________many thousands of deaths.

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She lives in a tower block on a (n) ____________ in London

When Carol _______ last night, I ______ my favorite show on television.

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Among other -------, purchasing departments negotiate contracts to procure goods at the best possible prices

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Some smaller family-run restaurants that don’t accept traveler’ checks are …... found in many small cities throughout the country

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Join us for dinner on Friday ------  Mr. Yi's promotion to Vice President of Marketing

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She was overwhelmed with honour ____ recognition ____ her bravery.