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He had never experienced such discourtesy towards the president as it occurred at the annual meeting in May.

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------- the results of the customer survey, we may consider extending the store’s evening hours until 9 P.M

I am ______ a lot of study pressure because I am now in my final year at the secondary school.

Sam _______ to change a light bulb when he _______ and _______.

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It is advisable that people start using ____ products.

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It is the job interview that you should be prepared to mention a salary range.

A.     B. C.     D.

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Philadelphia now has one of the most _____________ populated downtowns in the country

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After record profits, Golden Shamrock Jewelry’s stock price increased ------- our expectations

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She's been _________________ for promotion several times.

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Scientists announced another breakthrough in their _____________ for a cure for prostate cancer

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Their big day requires a lot of preparation, such as designing costumes, choose guests and reinforcing security.

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Stephanie: “Oh, no! I left my book at home. Can I share yours?” - Scott: “_______________.” 

Complete the conversation about urbanisation in Ho Chi Minh City, using the responses (A-G) given. There are two extra ones.
Mai: I’ve seen a lot of high buildings are under construction in out city, Mr. Tan. It’s an example of urbanisation in your lecture.
Mr. Tan: That’s right. Ho Chi Minh is the biggest city in our country with an urban area of 10 million inhabitants.
Mai: Wow, really? Is it the official figure of our city’s population?
Mr. Tan: Of course not. There are so many people who come to work in the city but their residence certificates is in the countryside. (16)_________. It is called “the floating population”.
Mai: “The floating population”? Does our city have the highest rate of economic growth?
Mr. Tan: Yes, it does. It’s the most major economic centre of our country?
Mai: I guess our city faces several issues, such as housing. Is that right, Mr. Tan?
Mr. Tan: You’re right. (17)__________. Work has begun on the construction of the new district of Thu Thiem on the other bank of the Saigon River, and soon in Thanh Da.
Mai: Fantastic. It’ll become a new center of our city.
Mr. Tan: Like Pudong in Shanghai, Mai. (18)___________.
Mai: The traffic is always so heavy. The number of road accidents is on the rise and has affected the young population.
Mr. Tan: The present bus lines only meet 7% of the need transport. (19) _____________.
Mai: When will the metro lines be finished, Mr. Tan?
Mr. Tan: By the year 2020. (20)________.

(18)..................

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_____near both the company’s new plant and headquarters, the company’s guesthouses are very convenient

Doctors advise people who are deficient_______vitamin C to eat more fruit and vegetables.

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The flashing yellow tight serves as an ------- that the camera’s battery needs to be charged.

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They gave me the job, but said I'll be ______________ for two weeks to make sure that I can handle the pressure

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____________ the ability to delay normal cognitive decline as we age, there are significant social benefits to lifelong learning

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He was so happy that he kept grinning all the time.

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I don’t know why you are doing that now. You know it _______ finished yesterday

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If you don't call the recruiter back right away, you're going to miss the __________