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10. A. By using informal and simple words. B. By writing your views in a logical order. C. By starting a paragraph without a topic sentence.
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B. Students working hard upstairs. C. The music from outside the building.
D. Her work-related stress or trouble.
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23. This game can be a good distraction during a long car ride along the expressway.
C. Paying bills at a checkout.
D. Getting money from an ATM.
4. A. Harrison is now her boss. B. She enjoys working with Harrison. C. She and Harrison work at different companies.
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B. controversy
C. sentiment
D. censorship
15. A. The importance of a college education.
B. The future of colleges or universities. C. Accessibility of higher education.
D. Challenges facing college students.
8. A. She is going to be fired.
B. She’ll have her salary raised.
C. She is satisfied with her pay. D. She can’t get a pay rise now.
9. A. The noise from the room upstairs.
Directions: There are ten questions in this section. Each question is a sentence with one word or
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B. Because of the rising cost of tuition.
C. Because of poor academic performance.
D. For lack of a high school diploma.
14. A. Easy access to better-paid jobs. B. Opportunities to listen to experts. C. A better chance of promotion. D. More time for workout
12. A. Using shortened forms.
B. Varying the level of formality.
C. Making wording informal. D. Using formal words.
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13. A. Due to low incomes after graduation.
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2. A. Foods can affect our appearance.
B. The well-fed tend to stay healthy.
C. Foods you eat determine your health. D. Food preference tends to vary.