The unemployment rate of the area .................. every month until August and then started to fall.

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

There is growing concern about the way man has destroyed the environment.

He …….selling motorbike for 10 years 

If the factory closes, that will be a million dollars' worth of investment down the ..................

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 35 to 44.
In Korea, in former days the marriage between a man and woman represented the joining of two families, rather (35)_____ the joining of two individuals. The event (36)_____ Taerye (Great Ritual), and people from all over the village or neighborhood participated. The ceremonies and events surrounding the actual marriage were long and (37)_____ . Professional matchmakers paired up likely candidates for marriage, with the new couple often meeting for the first time at their wedding. The families considered many factors in the decision, consulting with fortune tellers for (38)_____ about the couple's future life together. During the Chosun period, people married (39)_____ their early teens, with the girl often being several years older than the boy. The groom usually traveled to the house of the bride for the ceremony, then stayed there for three days (40)_____ taking his new bride to his family's home. The actual ceremony involved many small rituals, with many bows and symbolic gestures. The (41)_____ were expected to control their emotions and remain somber. (42)_____ Koreans have kept several aspects of the traditional ceremony, most modern ceremonies resemble Western marriage ceremonies more than (43)_____ Korean ones. However, many folk villages and museums across the country regularly perform ceremonies to (44)_____ the traditions alive.
(35).......................

Up until the middle of the 19th century, there were no ..................... and well established anny nursing systems for casualties.

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Having decided to enter the Asian market, Edgeware Electronics is now seeking regional  ______________  for its products.

 I .................. it’ll rain this afternoon.

I couldn't help ... when he tripped! 

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The job comes with several significant ------- including health insurance and three weeks of paid leave.

That women died of a drug ....................

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The Whitby Town Council recently prepared a brochure recommending ways that residents can play an ---- - - - role in the community.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 35 to 44.
In Korea, in former days the marriage between a man and woman represented the joining of two families, rather (35)_____ the joining of two individuals. The event (36)_____ Taerye (Great Ritual), and people from all over the village or neighborhood participated. The ceremonies and events surrounding the actual marriage were long and (37)_____ . Professional matchmakers paired up likely candidates for marriage, with the new couple often meeting for the first time at their wedding. The families considered many factors in the decision, consulting with fortune tellers for (38)_____ about the couple's future life together. During the Chosun period, people married (39)_____ their early teens, with the girl often being several years older than the boy. The groom usually traveled to the house of the bride for the ceremony, then stayed there for three days (40)_____ taking his new bride to his family's home. The actual ceremony involved many small rituals, with many bows and symbolic gestures. The (41)_____ were expected to control their emotions and remain somber. (42)_____ Koreans have kept several aspects of the traditional ceremony, most modern ceremonies resemble Western marriage ceremonies more than (43)_____ Korean ones. However, many folk villages and museums across the country regularly perform ceremonies to (44)_____ the traditions alive.
(42).......................

In the United State, the Cabinet consist of a group of advisers, each of whom is chosen by the President to head an executive department of the government.

Even if you are rich, you should save some money for a  .............. day.

She nearly lost her own life in a(n) ...................  to save the child from drowning.

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Don’t talk in class, ............. you? The teacher is explaining the lesson.

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Studies indicate _________ collecting art today than ever before.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Social media which prove to be an efficient means of communication have helped narrow the gap between faraway people.

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------ who still wish to submit applications after the deadline must pay a $45 late fee in order to be considered.

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Ms. Tennyson has a   _________------ for spotting good investments and a reputation for being bold and visionary.