XIII:
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A few hours after the infection the feeling of numbness in your arm will _________ .
A.wear off
B.fade out
C.drop away
D.fall through

XIII:
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When I dropped that tray behind her, she got a shock. She almost _________ .
A.jumped out of her skin
B.had a lump in her throat
C.took her breath away
D.kept her head

XIII:
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I’m sure your bank manager will lend you a _________ ear when you explain the situation to him.
A.merciful
B.sympathetic
C.pitiful
D.compassionate

XIII:
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If you are at a _________ end, you could help me in the garden.
A.lose
B.open
C.free
D.loose

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The total production of bushels of corn in the United States is _________ all other cereal crops combined.
A.more as
B.more than that of
C.more than those of
D.more than

XIII:
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_________ in 1756, Nassau Hall is the oldest building now standing on the campus of Frinceton University.
A.When it completed
B.Completing
C.Completed
D.Which was completed

An increasing number of companies has changed dress codes, allowing employees to wear casual clothing in the work place.
A.in the working place
B.has changed
C.increasing
D.to wear

Mr. Lam insisted that we show our best knowledge, our enthusiasm, our keen on work and our sense of responsibility when working in a team.
A.when working
B.show
C.sense of
D.keen on

Victims of carpal tunnel syndrome include electricians drilling holes for wiring, airline workers to type at chest- high terminals, and check- out clerks lifting and twisting groceries to register prices on the scanner.
A.include
B.for wiring
C.to type
D.to register prices

After 116 million dollars had been spent, the Supreme Court stopped construction of the dam because of a little fish, __________ .
A.it was the famous endangered snail darter
B.being the famous endangered snail darter
C.to be the famous endangered snail darter
D.the famous endangered snail darter