The police tried in vain to persuade the journalist to ____ the source of her information.

 

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The price of crude oil used to be a great deal lower than now, wasn’t it?

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It is ------ to bring sturdy boots to wear on the hike

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I can’t stand him. He always talks as though he _______ everything

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Darcy went to the party, wearing a ________ tie

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

The US troops are using much more sophisticated weapons in the Far East.

I wouldn't describe my family as __________ but as children we never had to go without money

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.

                                                                                       WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR MEMORY

A good memory is often seen as something that comes naturally, and a bad memory as something that cannot be changed, but actually (31)_________is a lot that you can do to improve your memory.

We all remember the things we are interested in and forget the ones that bore us. This no doubt explains the reason (32)_________schoolboys remember football results effortlessly but struggle with dates from their history lessons! Take an active interest in what you want to remember, and focus on it (33)_________. One way to make yourself more interested is to ask questions - the more the better!

Physical exercise is also important for your memory, because it increases your heart (34)_________  and sends more oxygen to your brain, and that makes your memory work better. Exercise also reduces stress, which is very bad for the memory.

The old saying that —eating fish makes you brainy— may be true after all. Scientists have discovered that the fats (35)_________in fish like tuna, sardines and salmon — as well as in olive oil — help to improve the memory. Vitamin-rich fruits such as oranges, strawberries and red grapes are all good brain food, too.

(31).............

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The layout for the book was ------- finished when the editor-in-chief decided to make some changes

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The busy housewife tried to ____________ her life by making a schedule and hiring outside help

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Mary and I.....................school in 2008

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The housing authority has formed a  ------- to look for new construction locations

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If we ________, the work would have been completed, I’m sure.

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What the teacher said yesterday _______

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Mr.Liu will not be in the office this morning   ----------- he has a dentist appointment

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:

Let's go over that report again before we submit it.

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______ is Lan's birthday? -Next Friday

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In the formal interview, it is essential to maintain good eye with the interviewers

They knows about these serious problems, but not many of them have _____ any solutions.

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Charities such as Oxfam are always trying to ________________ volunteers to help in their work

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It's going to be slow but _______writing my thesis, as I have to balance my part-time job with my research