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Fill in each blank with the most suitable word from the box. Use each word once only
 
(I)
eventually deal helpful always
helpless do opinion resort
Have you ever been bullied before ? If you have, then you will know how ___1___ and small someone who is being bullied feels. However, most times, bullies are people who themselves feel small. They actually have a very low ___2___ of themselves. So, they ___3___ to bullying to feel big and powerful. One of the best ways to ___4___ with bullies is to stand up firmly to them. If you can show a bully that you are not scared of him, he will no longer feel big and will ___5___ stop bullying you.
 
 
(II)
corridor nearby full thought
packed floor inquired saw
It was the eve of Christmas. The shopping center was ___1___ with people. Angeline was there, looking for a gift for her father. While walking along the ___2___ of the shopping center, she spotted an old man sitting on the floor. He looked so tired and weak. Angeline felt sorry for him instantly. She went over to him and ___3___ if he was all right. He spoke so softly and Angeline had to strain her ears to hear him. He was hungry. Without giving a second ___4___, Angeline helped the old man to his feet and brought him to the food court ___5___. She ordered some food and watched him eat. Afterwards, she gave the old man some money.
 
 
(III)
work pedestrians places shelter
crowds destinations drenched journey
The sky was overcast. Dark clouds covered the sky and a strong wind blew about. It looked like it was about to rain. ___1___ on the street looked anxious as they walked quickly. Everyone was in a hurry to get to their ___2___ and to avoid the rain. Suddenly, a flash of lightning streaked across the sky. That was followed by a thunderous clap of thunder that gave some people a shock. Big fat drops of rain began to fall. People scurried to find ___3___ in the nearby buildings. Some took cover at the bus stops. In an instant, the rain began to pour. Those who were slow found themselves totally ___4___ within seconds. People huddled together to wait for the rain to stop before they could continue on their ___5___.
 
 
(IV)
also going attending sad
both enter proud finally

Fran feels ___1___ happy and sad at the same time. It is a dream come true for her. ___2___, she has a place in the university. She wanted to leap for joy when she read the letter. Her parents are also ___3___ of her. They know that she wished more than anything to ___4___ this university. The sad part of this is leaving her best friend, Sarah. The university that she will be ___5___ is overseas. She will not be able to see or go out with Sarah anymore.

 

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(I) 1. helpless   2. opinion   3. resort   4. deal   5. eventually
(II) 1. packed   2. corridor   3. inquired   4. thought   5. nearby
(III) 1. Pedestrians   2. destinations   3. shelter   4. drenched   5. journey
(IV) 1. both   2. Finally   3. proud   4. enter   5. attending
 
     
 
 

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