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--------- the recent economic upturn, unemployment is on the decline as more and more businesses are hiring full- time employees.

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Codex Corporation showed a great deal of ---------- about Ms. Khan's recent medical issues and gave her an extended leave.

Automobile mechanics ................ have not kept up with these changes have left or been forced out of the industry.

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---- employees affected by changes to Linerex Corporation’s health plan should watch the online presentation.

Don’t _____ to any conclusion before you know the full facts.

If you participate in online forums or attend events ................. you will get to know other members a lot better.

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The cast was interviewed by the press --------- the first performance of the play Father Simon.

He is used to ------------ up early in the morning.

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There are so many kinds of LCD televisions on sale that I can’t make up my mind ______ to buy.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions: 

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All airlines are required by law to keep inflatable life jackets located -------- passenger seats in case there is an emergency.

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------- students have requested on- campus housing, they must wait at least a month for an official response.

I strongly objected to.................... a fee for using my credit card.

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The speaker at the Westicon Literature Seminar told an  ____________  story that had the entire audience laughing in enjoyment.

In every initial session, .................. seminar participant is expected to give a short self-introductory presentation.

Indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following sentences. 

The number of people on unemployment benefits has dropped over the last two months.

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In the future, many large corporations will be wiped out and millions of jobs will be lost.

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 the following question.

Most, not to say all of the employers want to look for candidates with punctuality, so make sure you make a positive impression on them by showing up on time for the interview.

The parking lot across from Sunset Studios will be closed for construction on Monday, ................. employees should make alternate parking plans accordingly.

If you're a(n) ____ you have to do what your boss tells you.

Carefully conducted (1) ______ that have followed the children of working mothers have not been able to any long-term problems, compared with children of working mothers stayed at home. My personal (2)______ is that mothers should be allowed to work if they wish. Whether we like it or not, there a number of mothers who just have to work. There are those who have invested such a big part of their lives in establishing a career that they cannot afford to see it lost. Then there are many who must work out of pure economic (3)______. Many mothers are not (4) ______ out to be full-time parents. After a few months at home with a much loved infant, they feel trapped and is olateD. There are a number of options when it (5) ______ to choosing childcare. These range from child minders and nannies through to Granny of the kind lady (6) ______ the street. (7) ______, however, many parents don't have any choice; they have to accept anything they can get. Be prepared! No matter how good the childcare maybe, some children are going to protest wildly if they are left. This is a (8) ______ normal stage of child development. Babies separate well in the first six months, but soon after that they start to get a crush on Mum and close family members. Make sure that in first week you allow plenty of time to help your child settle in. All children are different. Some are independent, while others are more attached to their mothers. Remember that if you want to (9) ______ the best for your children, it's not the quantity of time you spend wit them, it's the (10) ______ that matters.
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