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I _____ to get through to Jackie for days now. Either she is away or her phone is out of order.
A.tried
B.am trying
C.have been trying
D.had tried

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Not only _____ profits, but it also had to lay off workers.
A.the company had lost
B.the company lost
C.did the company lose
D.lost the company

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“The party is really great.” “________”
A.I am very delighted to hear that
B.I am afraid that is all I can do
C.Oh, that would be great
D.I appreciate your coming so much

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If you went to bed for an hour, you _______ feel better.
A.may
B.must
C.might
D.should

I. Choose one word whose underlined part is pronounced differently.

A.species
B.benefit
C.essential
D.generation

Choose one word whose main stress pattern is different.

A.agricultural
B.biologist
C.identify
D.diversity

Choose one word whose main stress pattern is different.

A.overwhelming
B.participant
C.facility
D.development

Choose one word whose main stress pattern is different.

A.solidarity
B.determination
C.personality
D.agricultural

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As it ______ by the sea, it became a favorite place for various members of the family to visit.
A.is perfect situated
B.is situated perfect
C.is perfectly situated
D.perfectly situates

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At certain times of the day, incidentally at all times when the house ____ by him, a small figure_____ at the bottom of the stairs.
A.was only occupied/ appeared
B.was occupied only/ appeared
C.only occupied/ appeared
D.is only occupied/ appeared