Reading Midterm

1. Many business leader feel the key to success is to (………..
)
2. The new law aims to promote more …………….. and respect
among different members of community.
3. I have …….. taken over 500 photographs in the past week.
4. After several years of hard work, my brother finally …………..his
PhD in the molecular biology.
5. My mother belongs to a committee that aims to preserve our
town natural …………
6. London is a very ……… city, with people from many races and
nationalities living and working with each other.
7. It was ………… to meet my childhood idol in person
8. Isn’t it ……………… that jeff was a technology specialist, but he
doesn’t own a computer or phone.
9. Without a doubt, arriving late for your interview will ………….
Affect your chances of getting the job
10. His ___________ and dedication paid off when he finally
achieved his dream job.
11. The ___________ of the ocean seemed to go on forever.
12. ___________ is important in a world where people come from

different backgrounds and cultures.
13. Many countries have historical sites that are considered part
of their ___________.
14. She meant the word ___________, not metaphorically, when

she said she was going to die of embarrassment.
15. With hard work and dedication, anyone can ___________

their goals and aspirations.
16. It was ___________ that the firefighter's house burned down.
17. Smoking cigarettes can ___________ affect your health and

lead to serious health problems.
18. The dream he had last night was ___________ and felt like it
came straight out of a fantasy novel.
19. As a travel writer, she enjoys exploring the world and

experiencing different cultures. She could be described as
___________.
20. ___________ is the ability to accept different beliefs,

attitudes, or cultures.
21. Her ___________ was a source of pride and gave her a sense
of belonging and identity.
22. Despite facing numerous setbacks, his ___________ and

resilience kept him moving forward.
23. The artist's paintings often had a ___________ quality that

made them seem otherworldly.
24. The ___________ city of Tokyo is known for its blend of

modern and traditional culture.
25. How long should you ___________your receipt after buying
an expensive item?
26. Gary was surprised to see that the _____ the villagers were
using to store water in were old oil drums.
27. Paul has decided to ____ from caffeine to see if he sleeps
better.
28. I want to rent my basement to a new ____ The person living
there was so noisy.
29. Anna wants to work as a photojournalist in Thailand but is
having trouble _____ a work permit.
30. I decided to _______________ from drinking alcohol for a
month to improve my health.
31. The police decided to _______________ the suspect until they
could gather more evidence.
32. Despite working hard, the goal he set for himself seemed
_______________.
33. I have decided to _______________ my old car even though it
is not in great condition.
34. I have decided to _______________ my old car even though it
is not in great condition.
35. My friend is a _______________ of a small apartment in the
city.
36. The professor was granted _______________ for his
outstanding contributions to his field.
37. The company must _______________ their equipment
regularly to ensure it is safe to use.
38. I have been working hard to _______________ my dream of
owning a small business.
39. Despite facing many challenges, she remained
_______________ in her pursuit of success.
40. Chapter 2 :
41. When you give someone feedback, avoid being _____ or
giving highly negative feedback
42. The trial dragged on because there were many _____ in the
witness’s statement
43. The reason Cynthia got the job because she quickly developed
an excellent ____ with the interviewer.
44. If you are asked to criticize anything in an interview, be sure to
use _______ You don’t want to appear rude or insensitive.
45. Quick decisions are critical in an emergency situation; as a
manager you are expected to be able to ____________.
46. The typhoon brought the city to a halt; people only resumed
working there three weeks later
47. Im afraid that your report was very confusing, and several
points required______________.
48. Michael claimed he spilled coffee on jun’s papers by accident,
but we all know that it was ____.
49. Our office staff consists of a small and varied group of people,
but we all have skills that _____ each other very well.
50. My manager asked me to write a ______ report of the
incident so she could read it quickly.
51. It is commonly assumed that women have a deeper, more
_____ relationship with each other than men do with each other
52. Who ever talk loudest and the most tends to _______
discussion
53. People with high self-esteem tend to ____ themselves as
being able to handle the challenge
54. That is a unique pieces of art, and nobody knows the
technique for making it anymore. It is quite impossible to ______
55. After spending years being shy and introverted, Ling decided
to ______ herself and asked micheal to hang out
56. We took it as our ____ to leave when she said she needed to
sleep
57. As a teenager I never understood my parent’s_______ when
they insisted I come home by night
58. The dectective assured the family that he would track down
the _____ of the crime].
59. he is quite particular about how his pants are pressed the
_____have to be starched and ironed as straight as possible.
60. does anyone want to see a movie at a new______ tonight?
61. while john didn't _____ say that he was angry he
demonstrated it by slamming the doors and stomping around the
whole day
62. this new type of molding clay feels much more ______ it can
be molded into shape more easily, the children love it
63. unit 3:
64. 1 The soldiers put bags of sand behind the seawall in order
to______ it before the storm arrived.
65. 2 My father likes to tell us funny_____about his childhood.
66. 3 Nelson Mandela, the former president of South Africa, said
that his experience in prison had a(n)_____ effect on his life.
67. 4 We need ____ sales figures for the meeting because they'll
be included in an official report. Please don't pick some
68. numbers out of thin air.
69. 5 Recent reports on melting glaciers in the Arctic have given us
more ______ into how our actions can cause global warming.
70. 6 It's important for entrepreneurs to be familiar with
all______ of a company.
71. 7 The population of the town has grown _____ because
many people are moving to the city.
72. 8 She has_______ taste in clothes and is always very
73. well-dressed.
74. 9 In court, the person facing trial is always_____innocent until
proven guilty.
75. 1 Who ______on my folder? It's covered in ink now!
76. 2 Read the _____ on this stone. This building is over 500 years
old!
77. 3 In every letter or e-mail she sends, Emily adds a(n) _____and
writes a joke.
78. 4 Do you_______ to this magazine or do you buy it at the
newsstand?
79. 5 The writer panicked when he realized he had left the
______for his forthcoming book in the train.
80. 6 From the way Steven____ his girlfriend, you'd think she
were a model.
81. 7 In many countries, you're not allowed to buy strong sleeping
pills unless
82. you have a doctor's_______
83. 1 The waiter__________ apologized for the delay in showing
us to our table. We had, after all, made reservations weeks ago.
84. 2 Daniel_______ pretended not to notice the large pimple on
Maria's nose.
85. 3 The announcer_______ declared that the prime minister
had passed away after a long illness.
86. 4 Although the suspect was interrogated by the police for
three hours, he still______ denied having anything to do with the
incident.
87. 5 Kumiko's grandmother_______ looked both ways and then
began to cross the street.
88. 6 Sam______ screamed at the man who had crashed into her
car.
89. 7 When news of the stock market crash reached the office, Ed
immediately got on the phone and portfolio.
90. 8 Alicia phoned and________ requested an update on his
grandchild yesterday.
91. 1 Since the plane was flying low to the water, the pilot
managed to safely_________ from his seat.
92. 2 We plan to play golf while on vacation, but
that's____________ good weather, of course.
93. 3 The CEO reported today that total earnings are expected to
exceed__________ figures in the coming months.
94. 4 Walter became very depressed when his business ended in
failure.
95. 5 If people start arguing over minor details in a meeting, the
leader should___________ and steer the discussion in a more
productive direction.
96. 6 After his girlfriend told him she didn't want to date him
anymore, Carl felt totally _________
97. 7 Scientists could predict where the asteroid was going to hit
by observing its _________ through space.
98. 8 The government had to cancel plans to build a highway next
to the housing estate as there were too many
99. __________from the residents.
100. 1 If you are planning to take a trip overseas, you should
_________ about the climate and culture of the country you are
going to visit.
101. 2 Even though I cannot_________ the Egyptian language,
I think it's fun to look at hieroglyphics and imagine what they
might say.
102. 3 At the hair salon, Laura asked the stylist to add
some___________ light blonde to her hair.
103. 4 After being in a war zone for so long, the soldiers
became ____________
104. 5 The little boy_________ by all the violence and death
around them. "That's not fair!" when he saw that his
105. brother had a bigger slice of cake than him.
106. 6 I have a picture of my mom holding my new-born
brother, with a(n)_______ smile on her face.
107. 7 When Tina and Lisa are together, they never stop
_______. when there is no reason to laugh.
108. 8 The teacher______ believed that encouraging students
to speak up in class could help them improve their English.
109. 9 The death of his wife caused him to________ even into
depression.
110. 10 I have no idea how Marianne keeps her home so_____
with five children running around.
111. 1 Even though he has a small, Tim is a very good rugby
player, he's very quick and agile.
112. 2 I stayed up late last night because I was really
________in my book.
113. 3 Crocodiles usually lie in wait for __________prey and
then make a surprise attack.
114. 4 No wonder the woman looked _________when I tried
to order food; I had mistaken her for a waitress!
115. 5 She gripped my arm so hard that her hand left
a(n)___________on my skin.
116. 6 We were all_________by how he managed to fit in
dessert after eating such a huge meal.
117. 7 I find it quite_____________when people don't look
you in the eye during a conversation. It makes me feel like I can't
trust them.
118. 8 The Amityville Horror is a(n) __________tale of a
family that moves into a house haunted by a man who had
murdered his entire family there.
119. 9 A common magician's trick is to place their assistant in
a box and make them ______________
120. 10 When Fred didn't come home from his fishing trip, his
wife immediately___________ She called the coastguard to ask
for help.

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1. Many business leader feel the key to success is to (………..

11. The ___________ of the ocean seemed to go on forever.

12. ___________ is important in a world where people come from

14. She meant the word ___________, not metaphorically, when

15. With hard work and dedication, anyone can ___________

16. It was ___________ that the firefighter's house burned down.

17. Smoking cigarettes can ___________ affect your health and

19. As a travel writer, she enjoys exploring the world and

20. ___________ is the ability to accept different beliefs,

22. Despite facing numerous setbacks, his ___________ and

23. The artist's paintings often had a ___________ quality that

24. The ___________ city of Tokyo is known for its blend of

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