The patient who was not supposed to be released until the end of the week was told to dress in clothes and report to the nurses’ station.

He owed his success not to privilege but to self-education and a driving desire for _______.

Susie is talking to Kimy after hearing the announcement. A: “   ...............  .”

B: “Never mind, better luck next time.”

Mai: “Do you know an apple a day can help you keep fit, build healthy bones and prevent disease like cancer?”

Huong: “Wow!   ............  .”

“Do you like my jacket? It’s made of pure silk.” “   .............  ”

Since light spreads out in all directions, a light viewed from a great distance appearing dimmer than it actually is.

The search for a new vaccine took priorit____ all other medical researches.

Handy and Hobby are talking when they see each other in a supermarket. Handy: “  ....................   ”

Hobby: “You know, I have lost my purse somewhere.”

Time For A Change Liza Cooke works (1) ________ VSO, a voluntary charity organization. For the last three years she (2) ________ English in a primary school in a small village in Nigeria. Before that she lived with her parents in a (3) ________ house in Croydon, and worked in an office in north London. Her life changed dramatically after she decided to join VSO (4)________ volunteer worker.
I used to travel to work every day by train. The journey would take (5) ________ forty minutes and an hour. Now it only takes me a few minutes. I used to work in a large office with about thirty other people. Now I teach classes of up to fifty children. I still work (6) ________ - well, more of less. The classroom has walls but no windows! I used to hate my office job. It was so boring. But teaching is so different - I really enjoy it. 
Of course, working in an office and living at home (7) ________ that I had a lot of free time. I would go out every night of the week and enjoy myself. I never stayed at home. Now I find I have hardly (8) ________ free time, but I don't mind. I seem to spend most of my free time doing volunteer work
(8)...................................

The United Nations Secretary-General has often spoken of the need for individual _______ and human rights in his speeches.

From the airplane, passengers are able to clearly see the outline of the whole island.

Choose the best answer from the four options given (A, B, C, or D) to complete each sentence. 

If Oyola Machines merges with the Menji Corporation, the resulting conglomerate will be______________of the largest technology companies in the world.

Choose the best answer:
The complete white haired cat is the ______.

Choose the best answer from the four options given (A, B, C, or D) to complete each sentence.

The advertising campaign should___________the public’s awareness of the new recycling bins in the city park.

Marcelo: "Reese, make us some tea, would you?" - Reese: " ..........   ."

Two school boys are talking to each other. Harry: “Were you chosen for our school football team? Porter: “ ..............    ”

Two friends Jane and Thomas are talking about their final term test.

Jane: “I’ve been half ready for the final term test.” – Thomas: “  ............   ”

Mike and Laura are talking about their plan for the weekend.

Mike: “I promise to go shopping with you if you help me with the housework.”

Laura: “  ....................  You are the last person to keep a promise.”

People don’t put much importance into a powerful marketing tool and................... miss the opportunity to gain more potential customers.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions: 

What I like about you is your enthusiasm for work.

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