Our pianist had fallen ill, and then, AT THE ELEVENTH HOUR, when we thought we'd have to cancel the performance, Jill offered to replace him. A. at midnight B. at the first moment C. at the last moment D. at the end
B. at the first moment
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For years, they have enjoyed a MATCHLESS standard of living compared to any other country in Europe. A. unmatched B. superior C. comparable D. incomparable
C. comparable
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After two months’ hospitalization for Coronavirus, she was just SKIN AND BONE. A. hard B. quite poor C. rather thin D. very fat
D. very fat
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Many clinics are seriously OVERCROWDED, leading to delays for patients. A. infrequent B. empty C. untidy D. congested
B. empty
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I will ask the new intern to try to write the report but she’s WET BEHIND THE EARS, so I don’t know if she can do it. A. lack of responsibility B. full of experience C. without money D. full of sincerity
B. full of experience
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We need something to keep the children OCCUPIED. They do nothing all day. A. free B. successful C. busy D. accomplished
A. free
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The Supreme Courts’ ruling should decide this matter ONCE AND FOR ALL. A. forever B. at once C. temporarily D. in the end
A. forever
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After months of FRUITLESS negotiations with team owners, the city withdrew its offer to build a new stadium. A. profitable B. futile C. purposeful D. useless
A. profitable
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At the opening of the new hotel, the champagne WAS ON THE HOUSE. A. was given free B. was served well C. was out of reach D. needed paying for
D. needed paying for
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Despite a TOUGH upbringing, model Nguyen Thuc Thuy Tien made history by becoming Vietnam’s first ever Miss Grand International 2021. A. good B. hard C. difficult D. uneasy
A. good
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The local administration in Ha Tinh took a range of measures to reduce the drought and flood risks in this area, but they just DREW A BLANK. A. had a consequence B. got a result C. gained an advantage D. took a chance
B. got a result
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The city’s infrastructure system is in poor condition and needs to be UPGRADED. A. improved B. repaired C. examined D. deteriorated
D. deteriorated
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She said I was the best boss she had ever had. It was obvious that she was BUTTERING ME UP. I wonder what she wants. A. pleasing me dishonestly B. terrifying me C. getting on my nerves D. praising me sincerely
D. praising me sincerely
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Doing things right means being RESPECTFUL, careful, judicious, kind and caring. A. offensive B. obedient C. courteous D. civil
A. offensive
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As a simple girl, Farah believes everything and anything. She would always believe any TALL TALES that her friends tell her. A. unbelievable stories B. credible stories C. unusual stories D. fairy stories
B. credible stories
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One of the best things about robots is their ability to do jobs that would be just DANGEROUSfor people. A. risky B. safe C. difficult D. active