Most developing countries are in  ............. of capital and technical assistance.

I have lived in this city for so long, so I’ve grown ................ to the noise of vehicles.

Contamination and global warming have driven many species of animals and plants _______ the threat of extinction.

I’m sorry but I assure you that I had no intention ____________ offending you.

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

“You’ve eaten all the chocolate cake?” – “What of it?”

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Would you like to drink milk ................... coffee?

Are his ideas worth …… to? 

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. 
Despite the wealth of information campaigns telling people about global warming and its causes, most people have (23) _______to realize how severe the problem is. Coming climate changes could alter as much as one third of plant and animal habitats by the end of the 22nd century. These changes could in (24) ____ cause widespread extinctions among plant and animal species around the globe. 
Coastal and island habitats are perhaps in the greatest danger (25) _______ they face the combined threats of warming oceans and rising sea levels. As habitats change, many animals will come under intense pressure to find more suitable homes for themselves. Mass (26) ____ of at least some animals are certainly to be expected, but the fact remains that many animals will simply not be able to move fast enough. 
Such dire predictions may sound alarmist, but they are based on the rather moderate estimate that the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere will double by 2100. Many scientists believe, however, that this figure is actually very conservative, and they claim that a tripling is far more realistic. If they are (27) ____, the effects on nature will be even more dramatic

These changes could in (24) ____ cause widespread extinctions among plant and animal species around the globe

Choose the correct answer to each of the following questions. "Relating poaching to financial benefits can _____ considered as one of the solutions to the problem."

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Jenny’s engagement ring was precious! It ______ have cost a fortune.

Choose the best answer among A, B, C or D that best completes each sentence:  The State of Florida was hit by a hurricane that did serious …..

Some people ________ that animals and plants will never become extinct.

A great aviation pioneer, Amelia Earhart was already famous when she sets out on her ill-fated attempt to circle the globe in 1937’s.

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They spent all morning .......... their homework.

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Mr. Chen was surprised by the promotion because ___________   had not imagined that it could happen this year.

 I had my assistant ……………the report. 

You must fill in this  .............. form in capital letters.

In order to become a member of the country club, applicants have to meet the strict  ................ set by the club president.

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If you want to attend the course, you .............. pass the examination.

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She looks very .................. today.

Numerous types of cells, such as skin cells and white blood cells, have the power reproduce asexually.