Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions

Nothing ever seems to bother Colin. No matter what happens, he always seems to remain as cool as ______. 

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions

The homeless don't have many things to eat, ______? 

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Although he was ______, he agreed to play tennis with me

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When my daughter was a baby, I noticed that she developed a ______ liking for classical music, and when she was six I signed her up for violin classes. 

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions

In a formal interview, it is essential to maintain good eye ______ with the interviewers

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. 

I agree ______ one point with Chris: it will be hard for us to walk 80 km.

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By the time you ______ back, I _____ all my correspondence and then I can help you with yours

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to choose the word or phrase that best fits each other numbered blanks. Why do some people take revenge on others? Why aren't we able to sort out our problems without seeking to get (9) ______ with those who have hurt us? Apparently, we are simply experiencing a deeply rooted part of human nature. Our desire for revenge comes from the brain's limbic system, the most primitive part of the brain and one that we share with all animals. Thus, when someone confronts us, we often prefer attacking verbally or physically rather than try to work out a solution together. (10) ______, unlike animals, we also possess a highly evolved cerebral cortex which allows us to plan and analyze - and this can make revenge more than just a(n) (11) ______ reaction. A person who feels they have been wronged may even enjoy planning a creative and appropriate act of revenge. (12) ______ people suggest that taking revenge can be seen as a positive move, allowing you to work through your negative emotions. However, it can also be dangerous, and you may risk finding yourself in a situation (13) ______ rapidly gets out of hand

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to choose the word or phrase that best fits each other numbered blanks. Why do some people take revenge on others? Why aren't we able to sort out our problems without seeking to get (9) ______ with those who have hurt us? Apparently, we are simply experiencing a deeply rooted part of human nature. Our desire for revenge comes from the brain's limbic system, the most primitive part of the brain and one that we share with all animals. Thus, when someone confronts us, we often prefer attacking verbally or physically rather than try to work out a solution together. (10) ______, unlike animals, we also possess a highly evolved cerebral cortex which allows us to plan and analyze - and this can make revenge more than just a(n) (11) ______ reaction. A person who feels they have been wronged may even enjoy planning a creative and appropriate act of revenge. (12) ______ people suggest that taking revenge can be seen as a positive move, allowing you to work through your negative emotions. However, it can also be dangerous, and you may risk finding yourself in a situation (13) ______ rapidly gets out of hand

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to choose the word or phrase that best fits each other numbered blanks. Why do some people take revenge on others? Why aren't we able to sort out our problems without seeking to get (9) ______ with those who have hurt us? Apparently, we are simply experiencing a deeply rooted part of human nature. Our desire for revenge comes from the brain's limbic system, the most primitive part of the brain and one that we share with all animals. Thus, when someone confronts us, we often prefer attacking verbally or physically rather than try to work out a solution together. (10) ______, unlike animals, we also possess a highly evolved cerebral cortex which allows us to plan and analyze - and this can make revenge more than just a(n) (11) ______ reaction. A person who feels they have been wronged may even enjoy planning a creative and appropriate act of revenge. (12) ______ people suggest that taking revenge can be seen as a positive move, allowing you to work through your negative emotions. However, it can also be dangerous, and you may risk finding yourself in a situation (13) ______ rapidly gets out of hand

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to choose the word or phrase that best fits each other numbered blanks. Why do some people take revenge on others? Why aren't we able to sort out our problems without seeking to get (9) ______ with those who have hurt us? Apparently, we are simply experiencing a deeply rooted part of human nature. Our desire for revenge comes from the brain's limbic system, the most primitive part of the brain and one that we share with all animals. Thus, when someone confronts us, we often prefer attacking verbally or physically rather than try to work out a solution together. (10) ______, unlike animals, we also possess a highly evolved cerebral cortex which allows us to plan and analyze - and this can make revenge more than just a(n) (11) ______ reaction. A person who feels they have been wronged may even enjoy planning a creative and appropriate act of revenge. (12) ______ people suggest that taking revenge can be seen as a positive move, allowing you to work through your negative emotions. However, it can also be dangerous, and you may risk finding yourself in a situation (13) ______ rapidly gets out of hand

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to choose the word or phrase that best fits each other numbered blanks.

     Why do some people take revenge on others? Why aren't we able to sort out our problems without seeking to get (9) ______ with those who have hurt us? Apparently, we are simply experiencing a deeply rooted part of human nature. Our desire for revenge comes from the brain's limbic system, the most primitive part of the brain and one that we share with all animals. Thus, when someone confronts us, we often prefer attacking verbally or physically rather than try to work out a solution together. 

          (10) ______, unlike animals, we also possess a highly evolved cerebral cortex which allows us to plan and analyze - and this can make revenge more than just a(n) (11) ______ reaction. A person who feels they have been wronged may even enjoy planning a creative and appropriate act of revenge. (12) ______ people suggest that taking revenge can be seen as a positive move, allowing you to work through your negative emotions. However, it can also be dangerous, and you may risk finding yourself in a situation (13) ______ rapidly gets out of hand

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the three in pronunciation in each of the following questions

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the three in pronunciation in each of the following questions

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions

My parents encouraged me. I passed my exam with flying colors

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions

They're my two sisters. They aren't teachers like me

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes the following exchanges

"I know you are very good at playing football. Would you like to join our club?"

- Nadal: ________ 

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes the following exchanges

Tom: "What a beautiful wedding dress you are wearing today, Daisy!" - Daisy: “________”

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word in each of the following questions

I'm sure it won't rain, but I'll take an umbrella just to be on the safe side.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word i

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word in each of the following questions

She was so insubordinate that she was sacked within a week

n each of the following questions. 

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 

Her son, who was reported dead more than three years ago, came out of the blue.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 

The judge made some complimentary remarks about the contestant's performance.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions. 

"I didn't see the strange man breaking into our office yesterday," Dominic said.

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The playground, which the local children used to enjoy so much, has been turned into a car park. 

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions. 

Unless they comply with the rules, they won't be allowed back into the club.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A B C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 39 to 45. 

Black Friday

     The day after Thanksgiving has become America's biggest shopping day. Closed all day on Thursday, shopping centres all across the nation open early on Friday. Some of them open at 12:01 Friday morning, while others open at 4 a.m. Some "sleepyhead" shopping centres, like Target this year, don't open their doors on Friday until 6 a.m. From Friday to the day before Christmas, this is the season when businesses make nearly 25 per cent of what they earn in a year. This season puts many businesses “in the black", that is, they make the money they need for the year. 

     Reporters from local TV stations interview people who sleep in tents in front of the shops a day or two before the doors open on Friday. These people patiently wait in queue to get products that are 50 per cent cheaper or more. 

     "Oh, we have fun," said one of the persons queuing, "We sometimes bring games to play, we watch TV and order lots of pizza, and we often meet interesting people. And, most important of all, we save a lot!" The problem, of course, is that only a very small number of products have big reductions in their prices. Apart from a few big discounts, each shop has other things that are reduced from 10 to 50 per cent, saving shoppers from 10 to 400 dollars per item, and so Americans want to go shopping. 

     Not all Americans enjoy shopping. Reverend William Graham wants to change Black Friday's name.  "We want to call it Remember Jesus Friday. People should start the season with the right attitude, Christmas has become a Season of Shopping. We want to make it a Season of Giving. And we don't mean giving material things. We mean giving your back, your mind, and your hands. Help an old lady clean up her house. Teach a kid how to read. Visit sick people in the hospital or in nursing homes.... 

Which of the following activities is NOT mentioned when people queue to get products?

Read the following passage and mark the letter A B C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 39 to 45. 

Black Friday

     The day after Thanksgiving has become America's biggest shopping day. Closed all day on Thursday, shopping centres all across the nation open early on Friday. Some of them open at 12:01 Friday morning, while others open at 4 a.m. Some "sleepyhead" shopping centres, like Target this year, don't open their doors on Friday until 6 a.m. From Friday to the day before Christmas, this is the season when businesses make nearly 25 per cent of what they earn in a year. This season puts many businesses “in the black", that is, they make the money they need for the year. 

     Reporters from local TV stations interview people who sleep in tents in front of the shops a day or two before the doors open on Friday. These people patiently wait in queue to get products that are 50 per cent cheaper or more. 

     "Oh, we have fun," said one of the persons queuing, "We sometimes bring games to play, we watch TV and order lots of pizza, and we often meet interesting people. And, most important of all, we save a lot!" The problem, of course, is that only a very small number of products have big reductions in their prices. Apart from a few big discounts, each shop has other things that are reduced from 10 to 50 per cent, saving shoppers from 10 to 400 dollars per item, and so Americans want to go shopping. 

          Not all Americans enjoy shopping. Reverend William Graham wants to change Black Friday's name.  "We want to call it Remember Jesus Friday. People should start the season with the right attitude, Christmas has become a Season of Shopping. We want to make it a Season of Giving. And we don't mean giving material things. We mean giving your back, your mind, and your hands. Help an old lady clean up her house. Teach a kid how to read. Visit sick people in the hospital or in nursing homes.... 

Which of these sentences is TRUE? 

Read the following passage and mark the letter A B C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 39 to 45. 

Black Friday

     The day after Thanksgiving has become America's biggest shopping day. Closed all day on Thursday, shopping centres all across the nation open early on Friday. Some of them open at 12:01 Friday morning, while others open at 4 a.m. Some "sleepyhead" shopping centres, like Target this year, don't open their doors on Friday until 6 a.m. From Friday to the day before Christmas, this is the season when businesses make nearly 25 per cent of what they earn in a year. This season puts many businesses “in the black", that is, they make the money they need for the year. 

     Reporters from local TV stations interview people who sleep in tents in front of the shops a day or two before the doors open on Friday. These people patiently wait in queue to get products that are 50 per cent cheaper or more. 

     "Oh, we have fun," said one of the persons queuing, "We sometimes bring games to play, we watch TV and order lots of pizza, and we often meet interesting people. And, most important of all, we save a lot!" The problem, of course, is that only a very small number of products have big reductions in their prices. Apart from a few big discounts, each shop has other things that are reduced from 10 to 50 per cent, saving shoppers from 10 to 400 dollars per item, and so Americans want to go shopping. 

     Not all Americans enjoy shopping. Reverend William Graham wants to change Black Friday's name.  "We want to call it Remember Jesus Friday. People should start the season with the right attitude, Christmas has become a Season of Shopping. We want to make it a Season of Giving. And we don't mean giving material things. We mean giving your back, your mind, and your hands. Help an old lady clean up her house. Teach a kid how to read. Visit sick people in the hospital or in nursing homes.... 

Reverend William Graham thinks shopping so much at this time of the year ______.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A B C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 39 to 45. 

Black Friday

     The day after Thanksgiving has become America's biggest shopping day. Closed all day on Thursday, shopping centres all across the nation open early on Friday. Some of them open at 12:01 Friday morning, while others open at 4 a.m. Some "sleepyhead" shopping centres, like Target this year, don't open their doors on Friday until 6 a.m. From Friday to the day before Christmas, this is the season when businesses make nearly 25 per cent of what they earn in a year. This season puts many businesses “in the black", that is, they make the money they need for the year. 

     Reporters from local TV stations interview people who sleep in tents in front of the shops a day or two before the doors open on Friday. These people patiently wait in queue to get products that are 50 per cent cheaper or more. 

     "Oh, we have fun," said one of the persons queuing, "We sometimes bring games to play, we watch TV and order lots of pizza, and we often meet interesting people. And, most important of all, we save a lot!" The problem, of course, is that only a very small number of products have big reductions in their prices. Apart from a few big discounts, each shop has other things that are reduced from 10 to 50 per cent, saving shoppers from 10 to 400 dollars per item, and so Americans want to go shopping. 

     Not all Americans enjoy shopping. Reverend William Graham wants to change Black Friday's name.  "We want to call it Remember Jesus Friday. People should start the season with the right attitude, Christmas has become a Season of Shopping. We want to make it a Season of Giving. And we don't mean giving material things. We mean giving your back, your mind, and your hands. Help an old lady clean up her house. Teach a kid how to read. Visit sick people in the hospital or in nursing homes.... 

The phrase "in the black” in the first paragraph implies that people or companies ______.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A B C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 39 to 45. 

Black Friday

     The day after Thanksgiving has become America's biggest shopping day. Closed all day on Thursday, shopping centres all across the nation open early on Friday. Some of them open at 12:01 Friday morning, while others open at 4 a.m. Some "sleepyhead" shopping centres, like Target this year, don't open their doors on Friday until 6 a.m. From Friday to the day before Christmas, this is the season when businesses make nearly 25 per cent of what they earn in a year. This season puts many businesses “in the black", that is, they make the money they need for the year. 

     Reporters from local TV stations interview people who sleep in tents in front of the shops a day or two before the doors open on Friday. These people patiently wait in queue to get products that are 50 per cent cheaper or more. 

     "Oh, we have fun," said one of the persons queuing, "We sometimes bring games to play, we watch TV and order lots of pizza, and we often meet interesting people. And, most important of all, we save a lot!" The problem, of course, is that only a very small number of products have big reductions in their prices. Apart from a few big discounts, each shop has other things that are reduced from 10 to 50 per cent, saving shoppers from 10 to 400 dollars per item, and so Americans want to go shopping. 

     Not all Americans enjoy shopping. Reverend William Graham wants to change Black Friday's name.  "We want to call it Remember Jesus Friday. People should start the season with the right attitude, Christmas has become a Season of Shopping. We want to make it a Season of Giving. And we don't mean giving material things. We mean giving your back, your mind, and your hands. Help an old lady clean up her house. Teach a kid how to read. Visit sick people in the hospital or in nursing homes.... 

According to the text, the expression "sleepyhead” refers to shops that ______.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A B C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 39 to 45. 

Black Friday

     The day after Thanksgiving has become America's biggest shopping day. Closed all day on Thursday, shopping centres all across the nation open early on Friday. Some of them open at 12:01 Friday morning, while others open at 4 a.m. Some "sleepyhead" shopping centres, like Target this year, don't open their doors on Friday until 6 a.m. From Friday to the day before Christmas, this is the season when businesses make nearly 25 per cent of what they earn in a year. This season puts many businesses “in the black", that is, they make the money they need for the year. 

     Reporters from local TV stations interview people who sleep in tents in front of the shops a day or two before the doors open on Friday. These people patiently wait in queue to get products that are 50 per cent cheaper or more. 

     "Oh, we have fun," said one of the persons queuing, "We sometimes bring games to play, we watch TV and order lots of pizza, and we often meet interesting people. And, most important of all, we save a lot!" The problem, of course, is that only a very small number of products have big reductions in their prices. Apart from a few big discounts, each shop has other things that are reduced from 10 to 50 per cent, saving shoppers from 10 to 400 dollars per item, and so Americans want to go shopping. 

     Not all Americans enjoy shopping. Reverend William Graham wants to change Black Friday's name.  "We want to call it Remember Jesus Friday. People should start the season with the right attitude, Christmas has become a Season of Shopping. We want to make it a Season of Giving. And we don't mean giving material things. We mean giving your back, your mind, and your hands. Help an old lady clean up her house. Teach a kid how to read. Visit sick people in the hospital or in nursing homes.... 

On these days some businesses make _______ for the rest of the year.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A B C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 39 to 45. 

Black Friday

     The day after Thanksgiving has become America's biggest shopping day. Closed all day on Thursday, shopping centres all across the nation open early on Friday. Some of them open at 12:01 Friday morning, while others open at 4 a.m. Some "sleepyhead" shopping centres, like Target this year, don't open their doors on Friday until 6 a.m. From Friday to the day before Christmas, this is the season when businesses make nearly 25 per cent of what they earn in a year. This season puts many businesses “in the black", that is, they make the money they need for the year. 

     Reporters from local TV stations interview people who sleep in tents in front of the shops a day or two before the doors open on Friday. These people patiently wait in queue to get products that are 50 per cent cheaper or more. 

     "Oh, we have fun," said one of the persons queuing, "We sometimes bring games to play, we watch TV and order lots of pizza, and we often meet interesting people. And, most important of all, we save a lot!" The problem, of course, is that only a very small number of products have big reductions in their prices. Apart from a few big discounts, each shop has other things that are reduced from 10 to 50 per cent, saving shoppers from 10 to 400 dollars per item, and so Americans want to go shopping. 

     Not all Americans enjoy shopping. Reverend William Graham wants to change Black Friday's name.  "We want to call it Remember Jesus Friday. People should start the season with the right attitude, Christmas has become a Season of Shopping. We want to make it a Season of Giving. And we don't mean giving material things. We mean giving your back, your mind, and your hands. Help an old lady clean up her house. Teach a kid how to read. Visit sick people in the hospital or in nursing homes.... 

According to the text, Black Friday is ______. 

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks from 34 to 38. 

Jobs in the time of Covid-19

     The impact of this deadly virus and actions taken by governments are affecting businesses and industries across the globe. Some, like the travel industry, are staring at one of the worst crises of their time. Countries and cities ...34... go through a long shutdown period will force many out of business for good, especially micro and small firms and others to ...35... employees. Many corporations have already initiated a lockdown-like state with mandatory work-from-home exercise. 

     An ongoing job-hunt and a pandemic make for a heavy combination. How so? By now, ...36... is pretty evident that this virus has not just attacked our bodies, but also shaken our economies and stock markets. If an economy plummets into a recession, almost all of us are at risk of losing our jobs. Especially if you are a job-seeker, searching for a job in a recession will be a Herculean task and you need a battle plan. 

          Your job search strategy in a recession should focus on applying to fewer job openings, not more.  Confused? In trying times, you need to narrow down to companies that you want to work for and then find a reasonable opening in just those firms. The logic is to direct your energies towards ...37... quality job applications, the ones that stand out from the multitude of mediocre job applications. Do not try to spread yourself too ...38... by applying anywhere and everywhere in the market. This is one of the most ill-suited times for that.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks from 34 to 38. Jobs in the time of Covid-19 The impact of this deadly virus and actions taken by governments are affecting businesses and industries across the globe. Some, like the travel industry, are staring at one of the worst crises of their time. Countries and cities ...34... go through a long shutdown period will force many out of business for good, especially micro and small firms and others to ...35... employees. Many corporations have already initiated a lockdown-like state with mandatory work-from-home exercise. An ongoing job-hunt and a pandemic make for a heavy combination. How so? By now, ...36... is pretty evident that this virus has not just attacked our bodies, but also shaken our economies and stock markets. If an economy plummets into a recession, almost all of us are at risk of losing our jobs. Especially if you are a job-seeker, searching for a job in a recession will be a Herculean task and you need a battle plan. Your job search strategy in a recession should focus on applying to fewer job openings, not more. Confused? In trying times, you need to narrow down to companies that you want to work for and then find a reasonable opening in just those firms. The logic is to direct your energies towards ...37... quality job applications, the ones that stand out from the multitude of mediocre job applications. Do not try to spread yourself too ...38... by applying anywhere and everywhere in the market. This is one of the most ill-suited times for that

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks from 34 to 38. Jobs in the time of Covid-19 The impact of this deadly virus and actions taken by governments are affecting businesses and industries across the globe. Some, like the travel industry, are staring at one of the worst crises of their time. Countries and cities ...34... go through a long shutdown period will force many out of business for good, especially micro and small firms and others to ...35... employees. Many corporations have already initiated a lockdown-like state with mandatory work-from-home exercise. An ongoing job-hunt and a pandemic make for a heavy combination. How so? By now, ...36... is pretty evident that this virus has not just attacked our bodies, but also shaken our economies and stock markets. If an economy plummets into a recession, almost all of us are at risk of losing our jobs. Especially if you are a job-seeker, searching for a job in a recession will be a Herculean task and you need a battle plan. Your job search strategy in a recession should focus on applying to fewer job openings, not more. Confused? In trying times, you need to narrow down to companies that you want to work for and then find a reasonable opening in just those firms. The logic is to direct your energies towards ...37... quality job applications, the ones that stand out from the multitude of mediocre job applications. Do not try to spread yourself too ...38... by applying anywhere and everywhere in the market. This is one of the most ill-suited times for that

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks from 34 to 38. Jobs in the time of Covid-19 The impact of this deadly virus and actions taken by governments are affecting businesses and industries across the globe. Some, like the travel industry, are staring at one of the worst crises of their time. Countries and cities ...34... go through a long shutdown period will force many out of business for good, especially micro and small firms and others to ...35... employees. Many corporations have already initiated a lockdown-like state with mandatory work-from-home exercise. An ongoing job-hunt and a pandemic make for a heavy combination. How so? By now, ...36... is pretty evident that this virus has not just attacked our bodies, but also shaken our economies and stock markets. If an economy plummets into a recession, almost all of us are at risk of losing our jobs. Especially if you are a job-seeker, searching for a job in a recession will be a Herculean task and you need a battle plan. Your job search strategy in a recession should focus on applying to fewer job openings, not more. Confused? In trying times, you need to narrow down to companies that you want to work for and then find a reasonable opening in just those firms. The logic is to direct your energies towards ...37... quality job applications, the ones that stand out from the multitude of mediocre job applications. Do not try to spread yourself too ...38... by applying anywhere and everywhere in the market. This is one of the most ill-suited times for that

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks from 34 to 38. 

Jobs in the time of Covid-19

     The impact of this deadly virus and actions taken by governments are affecting businesses and industries across the globe. Some, like the travel industry, are staring at one of the worst crises of their time. Countries and cities ...34... go through a long shutdown period will force many out of business for good, especially micro and small firms and others to ...35... employees. Many corporations have already initiated a lockdown-like state with mandatory work-from-home exercise. 

     An ongoing job-hunt and a pandemic make for a heavy combination. How so? By now, ...36... is pretty evident that this virus has not just attacked our bodies, but also shaken our economies and stock markets. If an economy plummets into a recession, almost all of us are at risk of losing our jobs. Especially if you are a job-seeker, searching for a job in a recession will be a Herculean task and you need a battle plan. 

          Your job search strategy in a recession should focus on applying to fewer job openings, not more.  Confused? In trying times, you need to narrow down to companies that you want to work for and then find a reasonable opening in just those firms. The logic is to direct your energies towards ...37... quality job applications, the ones that stand out from the multitude of mediocre job applications. Do not try to spread yourself too ...38... by applying anywhere and everywhere in the market. This is one of the most ill-suited times for that

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions

They could succeed in their work. It was thanks to our assistance. 

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions

There are criticisms of the problem. It is that the campaign is too expensive to carry out

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the pronunciation of the underlined part