John is _______ only child in his family so his parents love him a lot.

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Many people have tried to preserve the ecology of many natural places.

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The melody is so ------- that the composer has simplified parts of it for live performances

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Because they had differing views, the council experienced ___________ on how to proceed with the issue

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To the best of my ___________ I have never seen her before

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Their worst mistake was to have promised every worker ________ their wages

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After his _______________ from his job, the elderly man had nothing to occupy his time but solitaire and bingo

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The construction project managers must present their ____ monthly reports to the board by the end of the month.

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The woman _______ blue over there is my aunt in law

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Many businesses promote carpooling ------- traffic congestion

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She said that she didn't want a lawyer and was going to _________________ her own defense

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At this time last year, I _______(attend) an  English course

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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While she _________ for her sister outside the supermarket, someone _________ her handbag.

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He didn’t bat an eyelid when he realized lie failed the exam again.

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Whenever my close friend has some troubles solving the thorny problems, I am willing to give him an arm.

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From my children’s point of view, our new home was clearly a change __________ better

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“____”, the workers refused.

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

I think you ____ do exercise regularly in order to keep your body in good shape.

Luckily I was wearing a seat belt. If I hadn’t been wearing one, I _____ seriously.