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The downtown branch of Jim's Burgers has  _____________  outperformed the chain's other locations in the city.

Over 120 ................. of birds have been recorded in this national park.

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

The issue of pay rise will loom large at this year’s conference as it is what all the attendees want to mention.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 35 to 44.
In Korea, in former days the marriage between a man and woman represented the joining of two families, rather (35)_____ the joining of two individuals. The event (36)_____ Taerye (Great Ritual), and people from all over the village or neighborhood participated. The ceremonies and events surrounding the actual marriage were long and (37)_____ . Professional matchmakers paired up likely candidates for marriage, with the new couple often meeting for the first time at their wedding. The families considered many factors in the decision, consulting with fortune tellers for (38)_____ about the couple's future life together. During the Chosun period, people married (39)_____ their early teens, with the girl often being several years older than the boy. The groom usually traveled to the house of the bride for the ceremony, then stayed there for three days (40)_____ taking his new bride to his family's home. The actual ceremony involved many small rituals, with many bows and symbolic gestures. The (41)_____ were expected to control their emotions and remain somber. (42)_____ Koreans have kept several aspects of the traditional ceremony, most modern ceremonies resemble Western marriage ceremonies more than (43)_____ Korean ones. However, many folk villages and museums across the country regularly perform ceremonies to (44)_____ the traditions alive.
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Many species have become extinct each year before biologists can identify them.

Mai's marriage has been arranged by her family. She is marrying a man_____ .

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There has been no discernible improvement in the noise levels since lorries were banned.

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His ..................makes his parents happy. 

______hard, you will get good results in the coming examination. 

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Hiking the trail to the peak ______ be dangerous if you are net well prepared for dramatic weather changes. You ____ research the route a little more before you attempt the ascent.

Archeological studies have provided evidence that the use of plants for decoration as well as for food developed early in the history.

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Jane has such bewitching smile that almost everyone seems to dote on her.

I didn’t hear you come in last night. You ______ very quiet.

My cousin  obviously didn’t ................... much of an impression on you if can’t remember meeting her.

I have looked through the report, but I must admit, only ........................

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He often goes to the ........... to pray because his religion is Catholic.

 I prefer taking a shower to ………….. a bath

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

My first impression of her was her impassive face.

For more than ten years, we have seen the significant ..................... in the economy of our country.

These countries are ................ in exporting shrimps.

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An endangered species is an animal or plant that's considered at ….........… of extinction.