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In my opinion, people should ___ sugary snacks, because although they taste good, they often lead to an unhealthy lifestyle that is hard to change.
A) sign up for B) cut down on
C) take up D) try out for
cut down on
Some people argue that you don’t need exercise, but I strongly disagree because if you ___ three times a week, you are more likely to stay in shape and feel mentally stronger.
A) come down with B) get over
C) give up D) work out
work out
Although he was sick at first, he says that he finally ___ the infection, which had made it difficult for him to attend lessons and interact with his classmates.
A) took up B) got over C) signed up for D) cut down on
got over
I’m not sure ___ the new training plan will reduce injuries, but the coach believes that it will strengthen the team’s performance over time. (noun clause)
A)whether B) because C) whereas D) although
whether
The students who want to join the club should ___ the course online, because the places are limited and the program starts next Monday.
A) sign up for B) get over
C) come down with D) break the law
sign up for
In the debate, one side argues that city life is more convenient, whereas the other side claims that village life is more affordable; however, I think both have a different ___ on mental health.
A) resource B) impact
C) anniversary D) agreement
impact
The coach, who has trained many generations of athletes, says that if you keep good habits, you will stay ___ even during exam weeks.
A) limited B) political C) in shape D) abusive
in shape
Some people argue that fast food saves time; however, the counter-argument is that it is often ___, so it can cause long-term problems even if you don’t notice them immediately.
A) affordable B)believable
C) unhealthy D) interactive
unhealthy
The factory that is near the river should not ___ the water, because what it does today will influence the conditions for future generations.
A) interact B) pollute C) debate D) connect
pollute
I believe that the best way to protect nature is to use less plastic, because even small changes can ___ positive development in a community.
A) frighten B) strengthen C) abandon D) avoid
strengthen
The teacher explained that a good ___ is something you repeat regularly, whereas a one-time action usually doesn’t change your lifestyle much.
A) resource B) impact C) habit D) agreement
habit
Many people think the solution is simple, but I disagree because what really matters is ___ health, which includes stress control, motivation, and the way you think.
A) political B) limited C) mental D) abusive
mental
) The plan that the manager suggested seemed affordable at first; however, after we checked the numbers, we realized that it was actually ___ for our budget. (prefix focus)
A) believable B) unaffordable C) interactive D) helpful
unaffordable
Some people argue that animal testing should be banned because it harms the __________ of animals, even if it helps human health.
a) welfare b) measure
c) management d) species
Welfare
She said that she couldn’t join the team because she had to take care of her family, which is a reasonable ___ even though she really wanted to try out.
A) generation B) protection C) anniversary
D) condition
condition
The animal that used to live in this area is now endangered, and experts worry that it may ___ if the forests are not protected.
A) survive B) die out C) connect D) reduce
die out
In my opinion, governments should invest in nature ___, because when ecosystems are safe, people’s quality of life improves as well. (derivation)
A) protect B) protected
C) protection D) protecting
protection
The community reached an ___ after a long discussion, although at the beginning everyone had different opinions and strong arguments. (derivation)
A) agree B) agreeable
C) agreement D) agreeing
agreement
Some people claim that online learning is easier; however, the counter-argument is that real ___ in class helps students communicate better and stay motivated. (derivation)
A) interact B) interactive
C) interaction D) interacted
interaction
The idea that one small mistake can destroy your future is ___, because people learn through experience and improve step by step.
A) believable B) unbelievable
C) limited D) political
unbelievable
Some people say social media improves communication; however, others argue that it can have a negative ___ on young people if they compare themselves too much.
A) agreement B) condition
C) influence D) protection
influence
The teacher asked us to write an opinion paragraph in which we compare and contrast two ideas, and she said that a respectful ___ should include both an argument and a counter-argument.
A) debate B) die-out C) resource D) anniversary
debate
If a relationship becomes ___, it can damage people’s mental health, so it is better to avoid such behavior and seek support.
A) affordable B) abusive C) believable D) limited
abusive
The scientist explained that the city’s rapid ___ should be planned carefully, because otherwise it may increase pollution and reduce the quality of life. (derivation)
A) develop B) developing
C) development D) developed
development
When the dog suddenly barked loudly in the dark street, I was ___, even though I tried to stay calm and act confidently.
A) frightened B) frightening
C) frighten D) frightens
frightened