Stay away from__subjects like religion and politics if you don't want to get into a lengthy discussion or have an argument.

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People’s fingernails and toenails, according to a recent study, are nowadays growing more quickly. Research (35) _____ out at the University of North Carolina indicates that the speed at which human nails are growing has increased by (36) _____ 25 per cent over the last 70 years. The results of the study show that the (37)_____ human fingernail now grows about 3.5 mm a month, (38) _____ just 3 mm seven decades ago. Toenail growth, (39) _____ only about 2 mm per month, was also up on the figure (40) _____ in a similar survey done 70 years ago. Researchers (41) _____ the rapid increase down to changes in lifestyle, particularly the greater awareness of the importance of regular exercise and a healthy diet. This, they point out, is in (42) _____with similar trends in the height and weight of present-day adults. Interestingly, it appears that nails have a propensity to grow fastest (43) _____ warmer conditions, with the quickest growth rate among young people, and men. The fastestgrowing nail is on the middle finger while that on the little finger is (44) _____ the slowest, at only a fraction over 3 mm each month.
(39)..............................

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We had a ................... discussion about football. 

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: 

He said that his father had cut down on the number of print newspapers and magazines.

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He laughs a lot because ............... her funny face.

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"Don't be such a pessimist. I'm sure you'll soon get over it. Cheer up!" 

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The wildlife preserve was created by the Florida Nature Commission to  ____________  the state's endangered species.

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She’s keen ................. playing will dolls.

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

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Guests enjoyed the resort's new swimming pool ______________   its outdoor restaurant.

Employee contracts are eligible for .............. each year.

From the hotel there is a good  ................ of the mountains.

People depend on species diversity to provide food, clean air and water, and fertile soil for agriculture.

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I ______ find my own way there. You _____ wait for me.

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There has been no discernible improvement in the noise levels since lorries were banned.

When I borrowed his book, he was angry as if he_____ the most precious thing in this world.

When my teacher was away on holiday, Mr Nam had to  ................ her.

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Once the account has been ____________   , the user will be asked to re-enter their login name and password.

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.................. he likes chocolate, he tries not to eat it.

Many people think the money spent on protecting__________species should be used for improving the lives of the local people.

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The Endangered Species Act has lists of protected plant and animal species…........….. nationally and worldwide.