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  • It usually takes a few weeks to ______ to a new job and feel comfortable with the daily routine.
    settle in
    turn up
  • I need to save money to pay off my debts, so I am going to have to ________ my spending on eating out.
    catch up with
    cut back on
    run out of
  • Do you think a promotion is on the cards for you this year?
    I lost my deck of playing cards, so I'm not sure.
    Yes, my boss strongly hinted at it during my performance rev
  • The museum's latest exhibition features a 'comprehensive spectrum of' contemporary indigenous artworks.
    The exhibition features a sporadic selection of art.
    The exhibition features a wide range of art.
    The exhibition features an excessive amount of art.
  • I spent hours looking for that specific vintage jacket, and I finally managed to ______ at a small local thrift shop.
    get in with it
    track it down
  • When things "fall into place," events happen to:
    Naturally produce a situation you want.
    Make you late for an appointment.
    Cause confusion and disorder.
    Change the order of a list.
  • A ________ is someone who has excellent taste, pays attention to detail, and only chooses high-quality accommodations and services.
    unwary traveller
    wary traveller
    independent traveller
    discerning traveller
  • 'Despite her exemplary performance review last quarter, Eleanor was devastated to learn that she was to be made redundant following the corporate merger.' What does this statement strictly imply about Eleanor's situation?
    Her specific role was no longer required.
    She was politely asked to resign.
  • When the manager resigned suddenly, the deputy proved she was entirely capable of managing the difficult situation. (ROSE) The deputy completely ________________________________________ the difficult situation.
    The deputy completely ROSE TO THE CHALLANGE OF MANAGING the difficult situation.
  • An "intrepid traveller" is best described as:
    A traveller who is very tired and weary.
    A traveller who is fearless and adventurous.
  • It took a while to find the perfect location for our trip, but once we did, we were well and truly ________.
    seasoned
    unwary
    hooked
  • Is your restaurant taking on any new staff for the busy summer season?
    Yes, the staff usually take on a lot of heavy boxes.
    Yes, we actually have three interviews scheduled for tomorro
  • If you are in a situation where you must 'sink or swim', what does it mean?
    You have a choice to leave the situation easily.
    You should ask for assistance immediately.
    You must succeed or fail by your own efforts without help.
    You need to take swimming lessons.
  • Which of the following experiences is best described as "a great eye opener"?
    Volunteering at a local shelter and suddenly realizing the s
    Finally getting prescription glasses and realizing how blurr
  • Unregulated screen time can have a profoundly ............ impact on a toddler's cognition.
    derogatory
    debilitating
    detrimental
  • Whenever I visit a historic city, I prefer not to rush. I just love to sit in a local plaza and ______.
    mop the atmosphere
    absorb the atmosphere
    soak up the atmosphere
  • You know.. as they say.. the rest is...
    story
    history
  • The worsening financial situation meant that the board was forced to shut down the overseas branch. (CHOICE) The board ________________________________________ the overseas branch.
    The board HAD NO CHOICE BUT TO SHUT DOWN the overseas branch.
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