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Merrywood Elementary

My mother decided it was time for me to go to school. I was sent to Merrywood Elementary when I was six and I thought it was a complete waste of time. What was the (30)__________ of school when I could learn all I needed at the docks?

It turned (31)__________ that Mum had other plans for my future which didn’t include joining Uncle Stan in the shipyard.

Once Mum had dropped me off each morning, I would hang around in the yard until she was out of sight, and then slope off to the docks. I made sure I was always back at the school gates when she returned to pick me up in the afternoon. On the (32)__________ back home, I had to be very inventive.

I would (33)__________ her everything I’d done at school that day.

I was good at making up stories. (34)__________, it wasn’t long before she discovered that was all they were: stories.

Occasionally Mr. Haskins, the gatekeeper, decided he’d seen me leave the school too often and I’d be (35)__________ to the headmaster. My form master, Mr. Holcombe, never let on if I didn’t show up for his class, but then he was a bit soft.

One or two other boys from my school also (36)__________ to hang around the docks but I kept my distance from them.

31. 1) off 2) out 3) in 4) over

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At the Manor House

The Rolls-Royce drove through the gates of the Manor House and up a long driveway lined with tall oaks. Harry had counted six gardeners even before he (30)__________ eyes on the house.

(31)__________ during their time at the boarding school Harry had learned a little about how Giles lived, but nothing had prepared him for this.

When he saw the house for the first time, his mouth opened and (32)__________ open.

The car came to a halt in front of a three-storey mansion built from golden Cotswold stone. Giles jumped out before the chauffeur had a chance to open the back door. He ran up the steps and made his (33)__________ through the front door and into a large, highly polished wood-panelled hall.

As soon as Harry stepped into the hall, he found himself transfixed by the portrait of an old man. He appeared to be staring directly down at Harry. Giles (34)__________ the man in the portrait – he had inherited the man’s beak-like nose, fierce blue eyes and square jaw.

Harry looked (35)__________ at the other paintings that adorned the walls. He was looking at a landscape by an artist called Constable, when a woman swept into the hall wearing what Harry could only have described as a ball gown.

“Happy birthday, my darling,” she (36)__________. “Thank you, Mum,” replied Giles as she bent down to kiss him.

31. 1) However 2) Although 3) Nevertheless 4) Therefore

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Cats leave their mark on centuries of books

Once, an academic Emir Filipović was researching a medieval Italian manuscript. It was a book which he (30)__________ from the State Library Archives. He discovered that the manuscript was stained with inky cat paw prints.

The discovery has placed Filipović at the centre of a social media whirl, and he says he’s still surprised (31)__________ how popular the photograph has proved to be.

“I (32)__________ out that one of the main reasons why people had a positive response to it is down to the fact that it makes you imagine the scene in your head when the cat jumped onto the book.

This especially (33)__________ to cat owners, who are familiar with such typical cases, but also to people who do not own pets since they can still identify with the unfortunate writer,” Filipović says.

“One other important thing is that some people (34)__________ to associate the past times with history as a boring school subject focused on politics and wars.

They forget that the past was full of ‘normal’ everyday events like today, and that (35)__________ people who lived in the past were not much different from us.

This picture with the cat paw prints (36)__________ everybody about it.”

31. 1) at 2) with 3) in 4) of

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“Faithful” by Jane Bush

“Faithful” is the final novel in the trilogy by Jane Bush. This powerful book pushes limits, breaks hearts and (30)__________ you think.

It is much more complex than most young adult novels in its challenges of what is logical versus what is right. The novel (31)__________ a breathtaking story about the adventures of Tobias and Tris.

Tobias reveals vulnerabilities I never would have guessed he had. I loved the half of the novel, which was told from his point of (32)__________; the darkness and desperation he fights against were so intense it hurt my heart.

Tris’ side is less complicated and she doesn’t change much. However, she gains a deeper understanding of things, which in turn gives the reader (33)__________ a deeper understanding of the characters and their motivations.

While I loved so many things in this book, the writing wasn’t as exciting as in the previous novels, at (34)__________ not for me and not in the beginning.

The end was perfect not just on the characters’ parts, but on the author’s as well. It was an ending that left me (35)__________ earlier scenes with revelation that it was all leading to this.

Jane Bush has definitely (36)__________ in creating an unforgettable world to discover.

31. 1) speaks 2) tells 3) says 4) talks

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“The Polar Express”

“The Polar Express” is a fantastic book by Chris Van Allsburg. The author has (30)__________ a terrific job at both writing and illustrating this book.

He portrays the boy’s enthusiasm at going to the North Pole: this journey is (31)__________ a trip to an amusement park.

Chris Van Allsburg’s writing is full of magic and wonder; the first person narration is realistic and heart-warming (32)__________ the same time.

The boy (33)__________ the readers what a wonderful place the North Pole is, he describes in every detail the city’s lights and the factories that surround the city.

The (34)__________ that the text is set up will make any child want to go to the North Pole.

“The Polar Express” is truly one of the greatest masterpieces in children’s literature ever created. The readers will share the experience of (35)__________ at the North Pole from a child’s perspective.

They will also (36)__________ the wonderful illustrations of the North Pole itself.

31. 1) like 2) similar 3) same 4) alike

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A traditional family book

“The Polar Express” is a traditional holiday story. Awarded the prestigious Caldecott Medal in 1986, “The Polar Express” has sold more than 7 million copies and has been translated into stage productions that take (30)__________ across the United States during the holiday season.

The book (31)__________ a story about a young boy, who is taking the Polar Express to test his beliefs in Santa. He is awakened from his Christmas Eve rest by a train that magically appears just outside his home.

Ignoring the risk of the unknown, the boy climbs aboard, finding the car filled (32)__________ other youngsters.

They are treated to goodies while on their way to the North Pole where Santa is to (33)__________ the first gift of Christmas to one of the passengers in a great festive ceremony.

All the fairy tale characters as well as the youngsters from the train get (34)__________ in the town square to celebrate.

Our hero is selected, and when asked what he would (35)__________, chooses a bell from Santa’s sleigh.

This is one of the great magical stories, with wonderful illustrations. I read this to my kids every Christmas Eve for many years. While they have long outgrown that tradition, on the rare occasions when I pick it up again, it never (36)__________ to bring tears to my eyes.

31. 1) talks 2) speaks 3) tells 4) says

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Mexico City

Mexico City was hot and frantic with Olympic gamesmanship. The hotels were full but, fortunately, Kevin owned a country house just outside the city which we (30)__________ our headquarters.

The Whites also had their home in Mexico City but they were more often than not at Kevin’s private palace.

I must (31)__________ that when Kevin decided to move he moved fast.

Like a good general, he marshalled his army close to the point of impact; he spent a small fortune on telephone calls and (32)__________ in getting all we needed for the expedition in the shortest time possible.

I had a fast decision to make, too. My job was a good one and I hated to give it (33)__________ unceremoniously, but Kevin was pushing hard.

I (34)__________ my boss and he was good enough to give me six months’ leave of absence.

Yet I think that going to Yucatan could be understood as looking (35)__________ my father’s estate.

Kevin also used resources that only money can buy. The thought of it made me a bit dizzy. Kevin was able to lift a telephone and set a private police force in motion. It made me open my eyes and think again. There was something about Kevin that got at me. Whatever it was, I preferred to keep it bottled up. Will I (36)__________ it in the future?

31. 1) speak 2) talk 3) say 4) tell

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Annie

Soon everything was back to normal. Annie and her father David were both ashamed of themselves, they went out of their (30)__________ to be kind to one another.

David even told himself that he would try to like Sean O’Connell, if that could make his daughter happy. Since Sean’s visit Annie had bloomed, but it was three days now since she had (31)__________ the Irishman and David hoped he had not forgotten her.

As the days passed, Annie ceased looking out of the window every ten seconds in the hope of seeing Sean come to her door. Now Annie and David decided to reopen the club for their regular customers. She felt this would be the best thing for her dad, and he thought it would be the best thing for her. Both of them needed to be busy for their own (32)__________.

Annie was hurt, she had found Sean again only for him to leave her again. She went (33)__________ their evening together and tried to see what she could have done to make him ignore her like this.

They had laughed, (34)__________ of their childhood, and their lives since.

She thought that he was the only man she could ever love. He liked to (35)__________ his remarks as outrageous as possible.

He liked to shock people, and (36)__________ he knew that Annie was one of the few people who saw through him.

31. 1) seen 2) looked 3) watched 4) glanced

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Edward

Edward was finding it hard to sleep. He tossed and turned for some time, then finally got up, put on his dressing gown and slippers, and went downstairs. Edward wanted to (30)__________ a call to his lawyer and ask him some questions.

Opening the French doors, he stepped out onto the terrace and stood for a moment (31)__________ the sky. It was a black velvet night with a handful of stars thrown up on the velvet.

They glittered like diamond chips. He knew if he walked down the long garden path, he would come to the strip of land where he and his brother (32)__________ to play many years ago.

He was troubled, and his mind kept focusing on his family. If only he could (33)__________ his friends’ advice…

It was his own fault. There was no one else to blame. He (34)__________ no attention to what his friends had been telling him.

To (35)__________ the truth, he had made many mistakes with George.

And now he would pay for that foolishness. He would lose everything. He had to (36)__________ making a fatal mistake.

31. 1) looking 2) watching 3) staring 4) gazing

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A trip to Thailand

I have always been interested in various cultures especially those completely alien to us. Thus, imagine my delight when my father (30)__________ me that he was taking us on a holiday to Bangkok and from there to visit a remote tribe that lives about 200 kilometers north of the capital city.

As my father explained, the tribe lives an isolated life and the members are cut (31)__________ from the rest of the world in terms of their unique and even weird cultural practices.

During our trip I have noticed that the Thai people are very friendly and their greetings are very (32)__________ to the Indians’.

For example, when they meet you they bring their palms together in a prayer-like position and bend their bodies a little as a way of welcoming and acknowledging you. It would definitely (33)__________ you feel as an honored guest.

At first, I was rather (34)__________ by these greeting traditions which seemed so unusual and respectful to me.

Surprisingly, soon I got used to doing that myself and (35)__________ this procedure during my entire trip to Thailand.

We spent only two fantastic days in Bangkok before heading (36)__________ the remote village which was going to be the most exciting time of our lives, dad promised. We were excited and could not wait seeing everything with our own eyes!

31. 1) off 2) down 3) back 4) out

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Molly the Cactus

Lady Anna had a lovely garden with lots of flowers. All the flowers would talk, sing and play all day. Only Molly the Cactus could not join them. The mean flowers would only (30)__________ fun of her.

Once, Lady Anna went to the neighboring town and stayed there for a (31)__________ time. The flowers began to worry.

“We need to be watered quickly; (32)__________ we will all dry up!” said the Lily flower in dismay.

“We are all waiting (33)__________ water,” said the Tulip flower.

The flowers started discussing what could be done to save little Rose, but no one could think (34)__________ a solution.

Then Molly the Cactus said “I can give water to little Rose. I have water stored in me, which is more important for Rose now”.

Then the Rose flower turned to Molly and said “Molly, we must (35)__________. Even though we were mean, you helped us.

You have taught us an important lesson. It is not how one (36)__________, but how one behaves that makes one a good or a bad person”.

31. 1) high 2) long 3) big 4) huge

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Emily

Emily touched the button on her bedside clock. It glowed 5.56 a.m. Another four minutes and it would have (30)__________ her with the early morning news.

By the time it was 6.00 a.m, Emily had decided exactly what she had to do if the chairman was unwilling to go along with her recommendations. She switched (31)__________ the automatic alarm, avoiding any news that might distract her.

Her mother thought it amusing that Emily always showered before going out for her morning run. Emily (32)__________ under the cold shower a little longer than usual, hoping it would help her get rid of her bad dreams.

(33)__________ the sun had not yet risen, she didn’t need to open the bedroom curtains of her little room to know that it was going to be another clear, sunny day.

A few minutes later Emily double-locked the front door of her four-room apartment, walked across the corridor and (34)__________ the elevator button.

While she waited for the elevator to travel slowly up to the tenth floor, she began a series of stretching exercises that would be completed before the elevator returned to the ground floor. She (35)__________ out into the lobby and smiled at her favourite doorman.

“Morning, George,” she (36)__________, as she jogged out of Essex House onto West Street and headed towards Central Park.

31. 1) off 2) out 3) on 4) in

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Brenda

Brenda Dowson looked up at the departure monitor on the wall above her desk. She was relieved to see that United’s flight 99 bound for JFK had finally taken (30)__________ at 1.40.

Brenda founded Art Locations nearly ten years ago. Brenda was really married to the job, despite its long hours, demanding customers and planes, trains and cargo vessels that never (31)__________ on time.

Moving great works of art from one corner of the globe to the other (32)__________ her to combine a natural flair for organization with a love of beautiful objects.

Brenda travelled around the world (33)__________ commissions from governments who were planning national exhibitions.

Over the years many of her customers had become personal friends. But not Andrew Stratford. Brenda long ago (34)__________ that the words “please” and “thank you” were not in the man’s vocabulary.

Brenda tried to (35)__________ no attention to his impolite ways.

Stratford’s latest demand had been to collect a Van Gogh from Victoria Hall and transport it, without (36)__________ to his office in Boston.

31. 1) arrived 2) reached 3) entered 4) achieved

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The important things in life

At a philosophy class a professor picked up a large empty glass jar and filled it with big rocks. He then asked the students if the jar was full. They (30)__________ that it was.

So the professor poured a box of pebbles into the jar and shook it lightly. The pebbles rolled into the open areas between the rocks. The students again considered the jar to be full.

When the professor poured a box of sand into the jar it filled up the (31)__________ open areas of the jar, which was really full at last.

“Now,” said the professor, “I want you to understand that this jar (32)__________ your life.

The rocks are the important things – your family, health, children – and if only they are present in your life, it will (33)__________ be full.

The pebbles are the other things that (34)__________ – like your job, house, car. The sand is the small stuff.

If you put the sand into the jar first, there is no room for the pebbles or the rocks. The same goes for your life. If you spend all your time and energy on the small stuff, you will never have room for anything important. (35)__________ attention to the things that are critical to your happiness.

Take care (36)__________ the rocks first, set your priorities. The rest is just sand.”

31. 1) reflecting 2) remaining 3) rejecting 4) reclaiming

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The dream bridge

This is a real life story of engineer John Roebling building the Brooklyn Bridge in New York, USA back in 1870. The bridge was completed in 1883, after 13 years.

In 1869, a creative engineer named John Roebling was (30)__________ by an idea to build a spectacular bridge connecting New York with the Long Island.

(31)__________, bridge building experts throughout the world thought that this was an impossible task.

They (32)__________ Roebling to forget the idea, as it just could not be done and it was not practical. It had never been done before.

Roebling could not ignore the vision he had in his mind. He thought about it all the time and he knew (33)__________ in his heart that it could be done.

He just had to (34)__________ the dream with someone else.

After much discussion and persuasion he (35)__________ to convince his son Washington, an up and coming engineer, that the bridge in fact could be constructed.

Working together (36)__________ the first time, the father and son developed concepts of how it could be accomplished.

31. 1) However 2) Although 3) Therefore 4) Moreover

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A trip to Cherokee

Last May I was choosing an unusual holiday tour. It was a (30)__________ task because flights to Japan, Hong Kong and Australia were just too common.

What I wanted was somewhere exciting and exotic, a place where I could be (31)__________ from the crowds of tourists. I was so happy when Joan called up, suggesting to take a trip to Cherokee, a county in the state of Oklahoma.

It didn’t (32)__________ us long to prepare for this trip and soon we took a flight to Cherokee and visited a village, which presents a brief image of the Indian past to the tourists.

(33)__________ the language barrier, we managed to find our way to the souvenir shops with the help of the natives.

The shops were filled with colorful traditional clothes, made of turkey feathers, and other bright souvenirs. “Welcome! Want to get anything?” We (34)__________ a middle-aged man smiling at us.

He introduced himself as George and we ended up chatting till lunch time when he invited us for lunch at a (35)__________ coffee shop.

George told us that he used to cut firewood for a living. We (36)__________ from him that the Cherokees do not depend solely on trade for survival.

31. 1) missed 2) avoided 3) spared 4) left

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Mary

Mary wanted something to do, anything to do. Her reason was twofold: one, she wanted with good conscience to escape Glenda’s chore list; and two, she wanted to (30)__________ her mind busy and off last night and Max’s good-night kiss.

She looked at the framed photo of her and Glenda on her desk. It made her smile; they didn’t even (31)__________ alike though they were twins.

Leaving of musing, she shoved the paperwork on her desk aside and crossed her ankles comfortably on the space she’d cleared. Then she popped a cold can of Pepsi, and (32)__________ her situation.

The following day there was no (33)__________ for Mary to escape Glenda’s chore list; not if she still wanted Glenda to agree to throw a surprise birthday party for Max.

After (34)__________ a phone call to Uncle Robert to ask him to check around and see what he could hear about a hockey fan named Perry, she reluctantly started in on the list of chores.

It was a foggy windblown day outside just made for warm sweaters and socks, the comfort clothes she adored. Living in St. Louis, one could (35)__________ the weather to change at any moment.

Mary almost didn’t hear the knock at the door when it came so close after the thunder. She saw a good-looking stranger who said, “I’m looking (36)__________ Glenda.”

31. 1) look 2) glance 3) see 4) watch

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How to become a good leader

Being a good leader takes work. It is not hard at all to (30)__________ the difference between a good and a bad boss.

Exceptional leaders – those who are respected and (31)__________ by their team – have a lot of secret skills that they put to use every day.

Firstly, building relationships – both with your team and your partners – is crucial in leading a team. That means your success depends greatly (32)__________ interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence.

Emotional intelligence is the ability to recognize, understand, and manage our emotions, as well as understand the emotions of others. It’s a part of how we navigate social situations and then make decisions to (33)__________ goals.

Several studies have found that a strong emotional intelligence is a top factor for a leader’s success. (34)__________ to the research, managers with the strongest emotional intelligence were much more likely to succeed.

Exceptional leaders are ones who regularly (35)__________ employees of the main goal.

Great leaders (36)__________ sure their daily behavior is a model for their team.

31. 1) amazed 2) admired 3) impressed 4) enjoyed

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Solo travelling

I like travelling alone. I have visited many places, such as Thailand, Europe, South America and the USA on my own, which was a great challenge. Every time I travel solo I (30)__________ myself of how strong I am.

Travelling with others, you tend to rely on different people for different things. For example, Joe handles the map because he’s good (31)__________ navigation, while Jennifer deals with the arguments because she’s an excellent problem solver.

When you’re travelling by yourself, only you’re (32)__________ for it all: reading the map, navigating local transportation, communicating through language barriers to order food or a bus ticket, and any other travel situation.

Solo travelling also developed my communication skills. I think I truly reached my full socializing potential when I was travelling alone in Europe. I can (33)__________ that European culture is extremely social in itself.

As I got used to the European culture, I began initiating conversations myself. I still (34)__________ in touch with most of the friends I made on that trip.

They are very kind and helpful people. (35)__________, I realized how easy it was to make friends once you came out of your shell.

These communication skills have helped me to (36)__________ in work, friendship and relationships.

31. 1) in 2) at 3) on 4) of

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A night in the Eiffel Tower

Seven million people visit the Eiffel Tower every year. But have you ever dreamed (30)__________ sleeping in this iconic structure?

Holiday rental company Viva constructed a temporary VIP apartment on the first level of the tower, open only for the duration of the Euro football tournament from 10 June to 10 July 2016. The two-bedroom apartment, with the best Paris views was furnished with a big screen television for (31)__________ the game. The space also included a seating area filled with hanging plants.

A lot of people were attracted by the (32)__________ to sleep in the apartment.

To determine who got this chance, Viva (33)__________ a contest asking entrants to describe how they would spend their night in the tower.

“My two young sons are autistic and are both obsessed with lights and the tower itself so I’d spend the night (34)__________ their excitement!” was the winning response from Michelle, in the UK.

Scott, from the United States, (35)__________ to win a night’s stay with his response about reuniting five generations in Paris: his mother who first visited the city in 1953, his daughter and granddaughter who visited at 13 and 14 respectively, and a brand new granddaughter who joined the trip.

The four winners began their one-night stays from the 23rd of June. (36)__________ there were no other nights to win, all the visitors to the Eiffel Tower had the chance to tour the apartment and join a match viewing party.

31. 1) staring 2) watching 3) seeing 4) looking

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An unforgettable trip

When I decided to go travelling, I wanted to get away from everything for a while. I could suddenly feel the freedom and the adventure, and I really wanted it for a (30)__________ time. So I sold all my furniture, gave notice on my flat, quit my job, and then bought a backpack and a ticket halfway around the world.

During my first stopover in Singapore, on my way to Australia, I felt nervous. I sat tired and hungry in my hotel room, (31)__________ with my wish to take a flight straight back home.

Because if I felt lonely after (32)__________ 14 hours, could I honestly do this for another 12 months?

Fortunately, something inside encouraged me not to (33)__________ up and to see the night through, and I carried on.

One of my worries setting out had been meeting rude people, but I didn’t come across a single unkind person on my travels. In fact, the people I met were everything I tried to be: kind, considerate, creative, down to earth, passionate, warm and friendly. (34)__________ I travelled on my own, I was never alone – all the people I met became my friends.

For example, one Italian girl gave me her jumper when I was cold, a Japanese girl helped me cook a meal, and another girl helped me with my bags on a train. Once I met a group on a tour bus who persuaded me to (35)__________ them on a boat trip, which ended up being one of the best trips of my life.

And the guy I met (36)__________ chance walking down a mountain on Christmas Day is now one of my closest friends.

31. 1) striking 2) struggling 3) striving 4) straining

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A festival in Pepin

There are many interesting festivals in the USA. If you want to experience village life of the nineteenth century, you should go to the annual Laura Ingalls Wilder Days festival. It takes (30)__________ in the Village of Pepin.

This event is devoted to an American writer Laura Ingalls Wilder known for the “Little House on the Prairie” series of children’s novels based on her childhood in a settler family.

This is the perfect festival for those who have read the books and (31)__________ what life really was like for Laura and her family.

Several thousand people come to see a beautiful parade and (32)__________ many other activities at the two-day event.

Come join us for this fun-filled weekend! The annual Laura Days celebration is (33)__________ on the second weekend in September.

Saturday events include a parade, children’s pioneer games and activities in the park, craft demonstrations and a food tent. (34)__________ the same time, there are many other activities, such as Little Miss Laura contest, a greased pig contest, tours of the Masters Hotel, and more!

(35)__________, you can visit an old church on Sunday morning or go to the Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum, which features many items Laura and her family had and recalls the era in which they lived.

And we (36)__________ recommend finishing your visit to Pepin with a picnic on the shore of Lake Pepin, picking up pretty pebbles as Laura did so many years ago.

31. 1) expected 2) wondered 3) doubted 4) believed

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A sign of weakness?

What should you do when you realise that you have to apologise? Is it better to swallow your pride and say you’re sorry when somebody is waiting (30)__________ your apology?

The psychologist Jack Black says that people worry that an apology will be (31)__________ as a sign of weakness, rather than as their effort to understand and make up with the opponent.

As for how to do it, Professor Black has the following advice, “The right way to apologise is the way your mother taught you. Say you threw a stone at your brother. She’d have you go and (32)__________ him in the eye and say: ‘I’m sorry I threw the stone at you and I won’t do it again.’

You should (33)__________ that the number of times you’ll need to repeat the apology may vary depending on where you live.

(34)__________ to preliminary data collected by Professor Black, for a minor offence, the optimal number is a single “I’m sorry”.

“If the offence is large, then making two apologies seems to be the magic number for restoring trust and liking,” Jack Black says. (35)__________, if you’re British, you may need to double that.

“A single ‘Sorry’ does not (36)__________ as an apology: we have to say it so many times with a lot of adjectives,” says Professor Black.

31. 1) treated 2) referred 3) connected 4) related

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The effect of the temperature

Many people believe that office conditions can influence our work. For a (30)__________ time achieving a comfortable room temperature in hot climates was a constant struggle.

Research discovered an obvious fact: finding an office temperature to (31)__________ everyone all the time is basically impossible.

“Part of the problem is trying to work out the “correct” temperature. It depends (32)__________ what you’re measuring,” said researcher David House.

One study (33)__________ at the impact of the room temperature on worker productivity, by tracking the activity of managers in an office.

(34)__________ it measured the activity of just nine women, the results were impressive. At 25°C they were typing non-stop with an error rate of just 10%.

But it’s not quite that simple. When students in the other study were asked to solve a math problem in either a cool or a warm room, the group in the cooler room (35)__________ in this task twice as often.

In fact, the room temperature can do more than influence your productivity – it can change the way you think. Warm environments are better for creative thinking, while cooler workplaces are thought to (36)__________ people active during repetitive or monotonous tasks.

31. 1) please 2) amuse 3) enjoy 4) prefer

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A special lunch

Dotty came to meet the editor Jerry Green in his London office. He praised her work and (30)__________ to publish her stories in his magazine. After discussing the contract Jerry invited Dotty for lunch. It was her first visit to a big city, so the young lady was really excited.

A shiny black cab stopped next to the beautiful building and Jerry took Dotty into the restaurant. A smart waiter in a black suit took their coats and escorted them to a table by the window. “Please order (31)__________ you like,” Jerry told her as the waiter handed her a menu, and Dotty got lost.

She had been (32)__________ up on very plain food and everything on the menu looked so fancy and expensive.

Jerry saw her discomfort. (33)__________, he asked after a while if he could order for her.

Dotty gratefully agreed. The meal was like nothing she had ever eaten before, and as one delicious course followed another she began to relax a little as she found that Jerry was good company and very easy to talk to. He (34)__________ Dotty of her elder brother.

“Thank you so much for a lovely day and a lovely meal,” Dotty said when the lunch was over. She was so full that she was sure she wouldn't be able to eat another thing for at least a month. “It was my pleasure,” he assured her. “I’ve really enjoyed today. And I hope this will be the start of a long working relationship. I’ll be (35)__________ touch soon.”

Then she (36)__________ goodbye and caught a cab to the railway station.

31. 1) whenever 2) wherever 3) whoever 4) whatever