Academic English for International Exams

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Choose the best word or phrase to complete each sentence.

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When I yelled in the small room, I heard a(n) _________.

2.
Please stay seated for the _________ of the ride.

3.
I _________ my brother because he never gives up.

4.
With hard work, anyone can _________ his or her goals.

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The university is repairing the building because it looks _________.

6.
While he could throw the ball very far, his _________ was not very good.

7.
I was _________ excited before I opened the present.

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I became a literature _________ because I love to read.

Choose the word or phrase closest in meaning to the underlined part.

1.
You shouldn't worry about the things that you can't control.

2.
Pauly's Pet Shop had to close because it was not making money.

3.
I really disappointed my friend when I forgot to help him study.

4.
I feel very relaxed when I am with my family.

5.
We wanted to buy a new printer, but we didn't have enough money left.

6.
I found today's discussion on marine life very interesting.

7.
I was the first to arrive, so the room was completely empty.

Use the words below to fill in the blanks.

eager
significant
animation
brand
draw

There are many ways that businesses attempt to 1. the eyes of customers using their advertisements. Since the computer has made 2. easier, many advertisers are 3. to use it on television. Television has a number of advantages for advertising. First, it allows a company to show why its 4. is the best product available. Second, since many people spend a 5. amount of time watching television, companies know that their messages will reach many people.

Choose one word that does not belong in each group.

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