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1. John was lazy when he first joined the company, but he became so ( ) that he encouraged others to work harder. (A) diligent (B) different (C) dishonest (D) dizzy 2. When people have too little iron in their blood, it sometimes means that their ( ) is also deficient in iron. (A) diet (B) doll (C) direction (D) document 3. I am a little ( ) of people who treat me as if I am their best friend when they first see me. (A) satisfying (B) radical (C) wary (D) hateful 4. Divorce can be less ( ) for children if their fears and feelings are taken into (A) tasteful (B) traumatic (C) marked (D) massive 5. Headaches are usually harmless, but as part of a ( ) including fever and a stiff neck, they may be a sign of a serious illness. (A) syndrome (B) superstition (C) stimulation (D) surge 6. The paints used in elementary schools are nontoxic so that a child who might ( ) (A) swallow (B) surpass (C) summon (D) supervise 7. My grandfather learned to walk, write, and speak again in a ( ) that rehabilitates (A) puzzle (B) progress (C) program (D) purpose 8. Saliva comprises about sixty ( ), including minerals that help repair tooth enamel. (A) injections (B) ingredients (C) inputs (D) inspectors 9. Mr. Smith is prone to sleep problems, so he limits his ( ) of caffeine and sodas. (A) inhibition (B) inspection (C) insight (D) intake 10. The department store laid off twenty workers during the ( ), but it rehired them (A) recreation (B) recession (C) reduction (D) registration 11. Mary is trying to ( ) a vegetable garden in the backyard (A) make room for (B) look forward to (C) take part in (D) serve the purpose of 12. Don't worry. ( ) the cat will come home. (A) Sooner or later (B) More or less (C) Little by little (D) Day after day 13. If you work hard enough, your dream to study in the graduate school will ( ). (A) let alone (B) make believe (C) get sick (D) come true 14. It is difficult for some people to ( ) all the discoveries in new technologies. (A) get through to (B) keep track of (C) take hold of (D) hold on to 15. The laboratory ( ) money and had to give up the project. (A) ran out of (B) took over (C) heard of (D) held on to 16. Acupuncture is just as effective as anti-sickness drugs in prevent nausea and (A) (B) (C) vomiting after surgery. (D) 17. People who write lists of things they are grateful for spent more time exercising (A) (B) (C) and sleep better than those who don’t. (D) 18. Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) affects as much men as women, particularly (A) (B) those who work in an artistic field. 19. In a recent poll, one-third of workers said a flexible schedule was among the most 20. Fresh-picked and fragrant, edible flowers can make a tasty, aromatic and color 21. A great pair of shoes or a bag can make even the simplest and more inexpensive 22. Although neck pain doesn’t get the same attention as back pain, but it is common. 23. Job hunting requires understanding yourself well enough to talk about your dream, your strengths and your weaknesses. 24. Most obstetricians would dismiss the idea that stress alone could cause a miscarriage, attributed it to fetal abnormalities or health problem in the mother. 25. Heartburn sufferers may not have to avoid the fatty and spicy foods that cause To most Chinese, asking “Have you eaten?” is the same as asking “How are you?” This is because to the Chinese (26) well is a way of life. This is reflected in their distinctive (27) which varies from one dialect group (28) another. Among the varieties, herbal (29) reflects the Chinese approach to (30), which is a delicate balance between Yin (31)Yang. Soups are simmered till they are clear, chicken is (32) till its essence is gathered and roots are boiled till (33) remedy one disease or the other. Chinese food should be appreciated by every visitor from the bottom of their stomachs. 26. (A) eat The French have very specific coffee-drinking habits. Many Frenchmen begin their day (34) a café au lait – usually lots of milk with a little bit of coffee. During the rest of the day, they drink either black coffee (35) coffee with steamed milk. But in restaurants, the coffee taken after (36) is always black coffee, (37) coffee with added milk. Some restaurants will provide cream or milk (38) requested, some (39) not. In France coffee is always taken at the very end of the meal, never with the meal, almost (40) as a course of its own. In finer restaurants, chocolates might also be served. 34.

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