Choose the letter A, B, C or D to complete the sentences:
Brunei Darussalam was _________  second member state after Singapore to ratify the Charter on 31 January 2008.

Building _______ on rivers for electric power and irrigation can harm ecosystems around the rivers. 

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................... a number of inquiries from shareholders, James Hong has issued a formal announcement that his company is doing well.

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My mother used to be___________with her friends at university because of her beauty.

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_______ responding to the restaurant survey will receive a $10 gift certificate  to the Rangely Café. 

I do not understand what these results ______.

Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word or phrase. 
What is the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and what is its purpose? The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is a multilateral organization which was (1) _____ to give Southeast Asian states a forum to communicate (2) _____ each other. Since the region had a long colonial past and a history of endemic warfare, there has never been much peaceful and constructive (3) _____ between kings, presidents and other officials. A neutral forum was, (4) _____, a very useful development for all of those countries. ASEAN was formed as a result of the Bangkok (5) _____ of 1967 and initially had five members: Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, (6) _____ Philippines and Singapore. Brunei (7) _____ joined in 1984 after it had won independence from Britain. Vietnam became the seventh member of the group, officially joining in 1995. (8) _____ several years of negotiation, Myanmar and Laos joined in 1997 and the final member of the ten, Cambodia, joined in 1999. The only (9)__ state in Southeast Asia which is not a member of ASEAN is now East Timor. It is still (10) _____ vulnerable and fragile to be able to participate for the foreseeable future.
(2)..........................

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.................. the band has finally confirmed its availability, the outdoor concert will be scheduled for Sunday, June 11.

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Throughout the 1970s, ASEAN embarked on a program of economic _______.

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I’m going to____________a cake for his birthday.

The workers............to go on strike when the management ........... their demand for higher wages. 

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.

His new yacht is certainly an ostentatious display of his wealth.

Stress is important. We all need a certain amount of it in order to (1)____fulfilling lives. However, if we have too much of it, it can have the opposite effect. Some people can tolerate greater (2) _____of stress than others, but most of us will (3)____at some time in our lives. It is, (4)____, a good idea to learn a few stress management techniques. Identifying the cause of the problem we have, so that we can (5)_____it more effectively, is one of the first steps towards reducing stress. The second thing is talking to a person you can trust, who will listen and, if necessary, give you some positive advice. Not only are smoking and drinking (6)____ to our health, they actually increase stress (7)____ than reduce it. So, next time you want to relax, instead of reaching for that glass of wine or a cigarette, have a warm bath or go for a walk. Walking has more than health (8)______. It helps you think more clearly, (9)______. Pets have calming influences on us, unless they make noise which irritates us. In fact, unwanted noises should be avoided as far as possible. On the other hand, laughter is one of the best ways to make yourself feel (10) _______better.
(2).......................

Esjberg is a  ________ port for a cyclist's arrival, where tourist information can be obtained and money changed.

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When my father was young, he _________ get up early to do the gardening.

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Residents of Alberta Falls were.................. notified of the increase in snow- removal fees.

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The valley ......... the village locates is heavily polluted.

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

The first few days at university can be very daunting, but with determination and positive attitude, freshmen will soon fit in with the new environment.

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The president of Paterson Industrial Solutions has signed a number of important______this month

Stress is important. We all need a certain amount of it in order to (1)____fulfilling lives. However, if we have too much of it, it can have the opposite effect. Some people can tolerate greater (2) _____of stress than others, but most of us will (3)____at some time in our lives. It is, (4)____, a good idea to learn a few stress management techniques. Identifying the cause of the problem we have, so that we can (5)_____it more effectively, is one of the first steps towards reducing stress. The second thing is talking to a person you can trust, who will listen and, if necessary, give you some positive advice. Not only are smoking and drinking (6)____ to our health, they actually increase stress (7)____ than reduce it. So, next time you want to relax, instead of reaching for that glass of wine or a cigarette, have a warm bath or go for a walk. Walking has more than health (8)______. It helps you think more clearly, (9)______. Pets have calming influences on us, unless they make noise which irritates us. In fact, unwanted noises should be avoided as far as possible. On the other hand, laughter is one of the best ways to make yourself feel (10) _______better.
(4).......................

Choose the best option among A, B, C or D that best completes each sentence:  Mai usually spends one hour _____ to work every day.