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Edward Hopper is America’s most well-known realist painter, living by his philosophy, “The man’s the work. Something doesn’t come out of nothing.” He was reclusive and private in his personal life, with themes of introspection in his painting.

Born in 1882,  by the age of 17 he had already decided to become an artist. He attended the New York School of Illustrating, followed by the New York School of Art, where he bacame familiar with many leading figures such as William Merritt Chase and Robert Henri, founders of American Realism.

[1] Hopper was slow to develop compared with other young artists of that time, remaining at the New York School of Art for seven years. [2] Like the majority of young American artists of the period, he longed to study in France and left for Paris in October of 1906. [3] Indeed, this was a great influence upon the history of the modern movement in America, but Hopper later claimed that its effect on him was minimal. [4]

The word longed in the passage is closest in meaning to________

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If I had gone to the party last night, I ________tired now.

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In some countries, octopuses (A) and snail are considered(B) being(C) great delicacies to eat.(D)

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The skin receives nearly (A) the (B) third of the blood pumped(C) out by(D) the heart.

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I love that _______ antique car that always parked at the end of the street.

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Graduate students often spend their weekends_______data for their research.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blank from 52 to 61. Fill in the appropriate word in question 60

Tomatoes – the whole truth

Leading scientists have (52)_________ that tomatoes can be of great benefit to our health. A lot of research has been (53)________ out in recent years. It’s the whole tomato (54)_________  may lower cancer risks, not individual compounds, (55)___________ to new research. Experts have discovered that taking the antioxidant lycopene – (56)________ is found in tomatoes, but is increasingly popular (57)_________ a health food suppplement because of its link to a reduced risk of cancer – did not work as (58)_________ as eating whole tomatoes. Scientists believe people (59)________ eat them in pastas, salads, tomato juice and pizza. Recent finding suggests that the risks (60)_________ poor eating habits cannot be reserved with a pill. We shouldn’t (61)________ easy solutions to a complex problem.

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Coral reefs(A) are limestone formations(B) composed of tiny sea organisms(C) and the remains.(D)

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It is likely(A) that everyone in Vietnam has(B) his own(C) house and car by(D) 2050.

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What a beautiful skirt you are wearing! It matches your blouse. James: __________. My sister bought it for me last month

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A customs union is an organization of autonomous country that agree that international trade between member states is free of restrictions.

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The point at which pain becomes intolerable is known as the pain perception threshold.

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The government has_______a lot of criticism over the decision.

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The raw materials present in sugar beet________make sugar.

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Foods of animal origin(A) generally supply greatest (B) amounts(C) of iron to the diet than do foods of(D) plant origin.

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Nondurable goods________immediate use and are often less expensive than durable goods.