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1 His _____ at receiving a new car for his birthday was evident by his huge smile.
A hysteria B delight C bitterness D exhilaration
B delight
2 My boss has lots of amusing _____ about working before the Internet was invented.
A reactions B reports C anecdotes D highlights
C anecdotes
3 The film _____ the struggles of three women trying to raise children on their own.
A exposes B advocates C displays D portrays
D portrays
Hospitals have to take measures to prevent _____ infections.
A exposed B contagious C indifferent D highlighted
B contagious
My friend Helen is so serious, she should really try to lighten _____.
A up B off C out D in
A up
People think that there will soon be treatments for many more diseases.
THAT
It ___________________________ diseases will soon be treatable.
is thought that many more
I believe that the government should do more to help protect the environment.
SHOULD
Regarding the environment, I believe that __________________________ by governments
more should be done
Customers are allowed to submit documents in two formats: electronic or hard-copy.
CAN
Documents ___________________________ either electronically or as hard copy.
can be submitted
I will find out my essay mark in the middle of next week.
BEEN
My essay __________________________ by next Wednesday.
will have been marked
__________ an emotion such as ___________ is AMUSE
easy to spot because it is accompanied by a smile, others can be more challenging
Although amusement
If we raise our eyebrows, we are usually communicating that we find something
___________. ASTONISH
astonishing
Some people register far less on their face than others. This means they can look
___________ about everything, as if they have no emotional response. DIFFER
indifferent
Starting your own business could be a great way to gain financial independence. ___________ it could also lead to financial ruin.
A Moreover B In contrast C Given
B in contrast
Six members of the committee were unable to attend. __________ the meeting still went ahead. A Given this B Despite this C Besides
B Despite this
________ the lack of demand for Saturday morning classes, the academy decided to cancel them. A Despite B Consequently C Given
C Given
Scientists believe dogs were domesticated 12,000 years ago.
Dogs____________________________ 12000 years ago
are believed to have been domesticated
