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 blanks from 23 to 27.

The invention of the mobile phone has undoubtedly revolutionized the way people communicate and influenced every aspect of our lives. The issue is whether this technological innovation has done more harm than good.

In order to (23)_____ the question, we must first turn to the type of consumer. Presumably, most parents buy mobile phones for their teenagers to track their whereabouts and ensure their safety. We can also assume that most teenagers want mobile phones to avoid missing out (24)_____ social contact. In this context, the advantages are clear. However, we cannot deny the fact that text messages have been used by bullies to intimidate fellow students. There is also (25)_____ evidence that texting has affected literacy skills.

The ubiquitous use of the mobile phone has, (26)_____ question, affected adult consumers, too. What employee, on the way home from work, would be reluctant to answer a call from their boss? Apparently, only 18% of us, according to a recent survey, are willing to switch off our mobile phones once we've left the office.

Admittedly, mobile phones can be intrusive but there are obvious benefits to possessing one. Personally speaking, they are invaluable when it comes to making social or business arrangements at short (27)_____. According to a recent survey, they also provide their owners with a sense of security in emergency situations.

In conclusion, mobile phones do have their drawbacks, but these are outweighed by the benefits. I would argue that it is not the tool that chooses its purpose, but the user.

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The lake had ice on it this morning. It _____ very cold last night.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges.

Mr. Collin is speaking to his student, Brian.

Mr. Collin: “You've been making very good progress. I’m proud of you!”

Brian: “_______________”

Florida, _____ the Sunshine state, attracts many tourists every year.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.

The economy of Maine is based to a great extent in its forest, which over 80 percent of its surface area.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

A chronic lack of sleep may make us irritable and reduces our motivation to work.

Rebecca _____ on our conversation to tell us that James had just been rushed into hospital.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSES T in meaning to the underlined word (s) in each of the following questions.

The International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List is a comprehensive catalogue of the conservation status of species.

Only three of students in my class are girls, are all boys.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.

The last time I saw Rose was three years ago.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.

In studies conducted on gazing behaviour, it has been founded that listeners gaze at speakers more than speakers gaze at listeners.

Nowhere in the northern section of the United States _____ for growing citrus crops.

Therapists are currently using mental imagery in the hope that _____ in the treatment of cancer.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each of sentences in the following questions.

 The song says about the love of two young students. She is studying the song.