The first time I went swimming in deep waters, I sank to the bottom like a rock._____ I've learned to stay afloat, I feel better about the water, but I still can't swim well.

Ann:  “ What shall we do this evening ?”              

Bob: “                      ”

You must obey the speed limits on public roads. They are designed to keep you safe. You shouldn't exceed the speed limit ________you are an experienced race car driver.

Choose the best answer

The town was nearer _________we thought it would be.

Choose the correct answer to complete the sentence.  " Petroleum is composed of a complex between of hydrogen  _____ carbon."

This is the instance where big, obvious non-verbal signals are appropriate.

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:

You’re not trying to suggest I should turn a blind eye and forget all about it?

Special education services can help both disabled and  _______ children make progress in education programs.

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:

When you cross the street, be careful and be on the alert for the bus.

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:

Rainforests are being cut and burning at such a speed that they will disappear from the earth in the near future.

Choose the best answer

On Sunday, Nam ______his parents in the field as usual.

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:

One of the majority causes of tides is the gravitational attraction of the Moon.

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I like to read “Muc Tim” very much. It’s my _________magazine.

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:

He was in a great hurry and had no time to think it over. Otherwise, he had found another way out.

The new aquarium scheduled to be constructed in the center of town will be ------- attractive to people who have young children.

After hours of debate, the Review Committee created a list of ------ to the proposal drafted by administrators.

…… will China be the first to use nuclear weapons.

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.

                                                                        ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS

Earth is the only place we know of in the universe that can support human life. (31)_________human activities are making the planet less fit to live on. As the western world (32)_________on consuming two-thirds of the world's resources while half of the world's population do so just to stay alive we are rapidly destroying the very resource we have by which all people can survive and prosper. Everywhere fertile soil is (33) ________  built on or washed into the sea. Renewable resources are exploited so much that they will never be able to recover (34)_________. We discharge pollutants into the atmosphere without any thought of the consequences. As a result, the planet's ability to support people is being reduced at the very time when rising human numbers and consumption are (35) ________  increasingly heavy demands on it.

(33)...........................................

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:

The skin of mammals is a complexity organ that serves vital protective and metabolic functions.

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It’s __________to go home. It’s so late.

Researchers in communication show that more feelings and intentions are (1) _______ and received nonverbally than verbally. Mehrabian and Wienerfollowing have stated that only 7%(2) _______ message is sent through words, with remaining 93% sent nonverbal (3)_______. Humans use nonverbal communication because: Words have limitations: There are (4)_______ areas where nonverbal communication is more (5)_______ than verbal, especially when we explain the shape, directions, personalities which are expressed nonverbally. Nonverbal signal are powerful: Nonverbal cues primarily express inner (6)_______ while verbal messages deal basically with outside world. [primarily: mainly] Nonverbal message are likely (7)_______ more genuine: because nonverbal behaviors cannot be controlled as easily as spoken words. Nonverbal signals can express feelings inappropriate to state: Social etiquette limits (8)_______ can be said, but nonverbal cues can communicate thoughts. A separate communication channel is necessary to (9)_______ send complex messages: A speaker can add enormously to the complexity of the verbal message through simple nonverbal (10)_______.
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