Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the undelined part that needs correction in each of the following questions:

She worked hard so everything would be ready in time.

 

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:

Let’s wait here for her; I’m sure she’ll turn up before long.

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The managers said that we may join --------- in the meeting once they finish discussing some budget items

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Ms. Chu will explain how the factory worker can protect ------ equipment from damage

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Your hair is too long now. It needs _________

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The chief engineer noted that constructing another bridge would be more ------- than repairing the existing structure

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The mayor applauded the Wilton Clinic ------- its leadership in promoting the city’s public health programs

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the undelined part that needs correction in each of the following questions:

A deficient (A) of folic acid is rarely found (B) in humans because (C) the vitamin is contained in (D) a wide variety of foods.

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You will find the manual very helpful ------ any problems you encounter when you first use the software

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The car swerved onto the sidewalk and nearly ___________ an entire family

These seats are ______ for special guests.

Tom: “Was John at the party when you arrived?” – Linda: “No, he ______ home.”

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At the time of our first meeting there was a considerable difference between me and him; he _________ articles in magazines for over five years while I was practically unknown

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 have to take up my dress. I step on it all the time.

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Listen! The teacher __________ the lesson to us

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the undelined part that needs correction in each of the following questions:

Dictionaries frequently explain the origin of the defined word, state its part of speech, and indication its correct use.

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Crane operators must check that all moving parts of the machine are fastened -------- before use.

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The Principal demanded that the heaters ____ immediately. Winter is coming!

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.

                                                                                                                                    (Source: —New Cutting Edge, Cunningham, S. & Moor. 2010. Harlow: Longman)

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Because our direct marketing promotion for magazine subscriptions yielded such positive results last year, we plan to do it ------- this year