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The president is predisposed towards ________________ and favors a peaceful way of resolving the crisis

------- regular inspections, accidental system problems arise from time to time.

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It took her nearly four months to _____________ that bout of pneumonia.

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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As soon as the ______________ needles entered the man’s spine, he felt relief from his pain

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If the school union does nothing about those students with culture shock, their situation will get ____.

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:

I’ll not stand for your bad attitude any longer.

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He damaged his leg so badly in the accident that the bone was _________________.

The International Day of Families has inspired a series of awareness-raising events, ______ national family days.

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Some operations may have to be halted unless more blood donors come forward to help.

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The difficult driving conditions ____________ several accidents.

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Highstreet Fashion's ------- regarding unused vacation days is clearly explained on page 2 of the employee handbook

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Having a specific and clear goal for learning a second language will ____________ your chances for success.

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We've hired a private investigator to help __________ light on the clandestine dealings of the organization

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I’ve just noticed that she _________ a haircut. It _________ wonderful.

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For the last fifteen years, Matlock, Inc., has consistently ------ among the nation's ten leading toy manufacturers

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With just one exception, the report says, each of the trees that was cut down __________ very expensive treatment for periods of up to ten years

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An upgrade in software would ---------- increase the productivity of our administrative staff

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Once orders are processed by the sales office, they are ------- within 48 hours

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Wyckshire Mobile's unlimited talk, text, and data plan is priced------ at £50.00 per month

They knows about these serious problems, but not many of them have _____ any solutions.