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Read the passage below and anwer the questions!

A Life Lesson
By Anonymous.

I lost my father when I was only nine years old. This was the biggest loss I have had. He was everything to
me, his only daughter. We were so close. I did not lose him to death though. I lost him in a much harder way: I
lost my father to drugs. He got addicted and started to ignore my brother and me.

One cool summer night, my brother, a couple of our friends, and I were watching Scary Movie 3 in the living
room. Around 9:30 pm, when I looked toward the kitchen, I saw orange and yellow flames reflecting off the
door`s window. It was a meth explosion caused by his careless actions under the influence of the drugs.

After the fire was out, I saw my dad run around to the backyard and jump into the pool. I knew then that he
had gotten burned. He ended up confined in the hospital. After he got better, they put him in jail for a month
under drug charges. I was so mad and hurt, and suffered from severe depression. It destroyed my health and
my social life.

One day, one of my teachers stopped me in the hall to ask if I was okay. She asked if she could help me, if I
would tell her what was going on. So I did. She helped save me and lift me back up. After a while, I started to
feel and do better. She is now one of my greatest friends and mentors, and we talk daily. I could never repay
her for everything she has done for me.

Through my experiences, I learned never to do anything without thinking of how it will impact the people
around me.

(Adapted from "A Life Lesson" by Anonymous. Teen Ink).

1. What was the source of the writer’s problem?

A. Her father was a victim of an explosion.
B. Her father was confined to the hospital.
C. Her father was heavily addicted to drugs.
D. Her father was imprisoned for drug offenses.
E. Her father destroyed her health and social life.

2. Paragraph 4 is about ...

A. how the writer solved her problem
B. how her teacher helped her recovery
C. how the teacher stopped her in the hall
D. how the writer met her only best friend
E. how the writer repaid her teacher’s kindness
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3. How did the writer recover from her difficult situation?

A. She went to see doctors in hospitals.
B. She left her father and her home.
C. She stopped going to school.
D. She abandoned her friends.
E. She talked to her teacher.

4. The writer’s father got burned ... the meth explosion. Which of the following completes the sentence
best?
A. since
B. despite
C. because
D. because of
E. consequently

Read the passage below and answer the questions!

In the olden days, there were three brothers: Dan, Nor and Osten. They were the sons of King Ypper,
who lived in Uppsala in Sweden. The brothers went their separate ways, settling each in a different
country.

Dan ruled only over the island of Zealand and the lesser isles. Jutland, Funen and Scania were their
neighbour countries. The Jutes were, at that time, at war with the German king. They built barriers along
their southern border, which was called Kovirke. But when the German king came with a mighty army,
they sent messengers to King Dan asking for his help.

Dan went to war against the Germans, and a great battle was fought before the wall. Most of the enemy
fell, and the rest fled. When the Jutes saw how brave King Dan was, they placed him upon a great stone,
proclaiming him their king. This stone has since been called Daneryge (ryge being a Jutish word for "large
stone").

When the people of Funen and Scania heard of this, they also elected Dan their king. Dan now summoned
the best men in all the Kingdom, and he said to them, "This land is fair and fertile, yet it has one flaw: it lacks
a name."

They answered him: "You are Dan, and therefore the land shall be called Danmark, and this name shall
last for so long as the world lasts."

Adapted from "Denmark - King Dan." Europeisnotdead.com.

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5. What can we learn from the story?

A. Never lost sight of your dreams.
B. Be careful with what your wish for.
C. Be a good king and remembered.
D. Don’t let your enemy defeat you.
E. Be brave and you will win.

6. Paragraph 2 and 3 both highlight ….

A. Dan as the King of Zealand
B. Dan’s powerful support to the Jutes
C. The Jute’s triumph against the Germans
D. Dan’s Kingdom’s victory against the German king
E. The reason for the Jutes to get help from Dan

7. “But when the German King came with a mighty army, they send messengers ….” (paragraph 2).
What does the underlined word refer to?
A. The people of Jutland.
B. The German army.
C. The people of the three countries.
D. The Kovirke people along the barriers.
E. The German King’s messenger.

8. The underlined word in the last paragraph has similar meaning to ….

A. recovers
B. ends
C. stands
D. destroys
E. conquers

Read the passage below and answer the questions!No matter what kind of lifestyle you lead, your
shoes will inevitably get dirty. Luckily, a simple cleaning will often remove excess dirt and grime, leaving
them looking brand new! How you clean them, however, depends on what they are made out of, what
you have on hand, and how much time you have
Remove and clean the laces. Un-lace your shoes and, with a soapy brush, scrub them on a washboard
or draining board. Then allow them to air dry completely before re-lacing them into your shoes. If your
laces are real scuzzy, however, you may need to buy new ones.
Remove and clean the insoles. With a slightly soapy mixture of warm water and liquid detergent, gently
scrub your insoles with a soft brush or rag. Afterward, soak up any excess soapy water with a sponge and
allow them to air dry completely before placing them back in your shoes.
Remove excess dirt. With a soft-bristle brush, such as a shoe brush or a toothbrush, scrub away the
excess debris on the outside of your shoes. You may need to use a toothpick or a Q-tip to get in those
hard-to-reach places.
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Mix a cleaning solution. While there are many shoe-cleaning solutions on the market, a simple mixture
of warm water and a little liquid detergent will serve well to create a slightly soapy mixture in order to
clean the outside of your shoes.
Scrub your shoes. Apply a little of the cleaning solution to a sponge or soft cloth or brush and scrub the
outside of your shoes. This may require some effort and a few attempts, depending on the state of your
shoes.
For tougher-stained areas, let the cleaning solution set for a few minutes, then scrub it away. Remove
excess solution. Put some warm water on another sponge or soft cloth or brush, and brush away the
remaining solution until it is no longer visible.
Air-dry your shoes. Place your shoes (and laces and insoles) in a moderately lit place at room
temperature to air dry. Do not put them somewhere hot (e.g. near a radiator) or in direct sunlight, as this
may damage the shoes.
Putting your shoes in the dryer is not advisable, as the dryer can warp the soles of your shoes.

9. What is the objective of the text?

A. To persuade the readers to hand wash their sneakers.
B. To give readers instructions how to hand wash sneakers.
C. To discuss the advantages of hand washing sneakers.
D. To explain the process of hand washing sneakers.
E. To describe the process of hand washing sneakers.

10. How does the text likely benefit the readers?

A. It describes staged ways of washing sneakers using hand.
B. It persuades the readers to buy and use hand-made sneakers.
C. It describes ingredients they can use to clean sneakers using hand.
D. It tells the readers that cleaning sneakers can be fun.
E. It helps the readers to remove excess dirt in their sneakers.

11. After air-drying your laces, you should ….

A. relace them into your shoes
B. put them in direct slight
C. put them in dryer
D. put them in hot temperature room
E. scrub them with a sponge

12. The following words can most probably replace the underlined word require, except …
A. take
B. make
C. need
D. earn
E. show
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Read the passage below and answer the questions!

CAMERA
A camera is an optical instrument for recording images, which may be stored locally, transmitted to
another location, or both. The images may be individual still photographs or sequences of images
constituting videos or movies. The functioning of the camera is very similar to the functioning of the
human eye.

A camera may work with the light of the visible spectrum or with other portions of the electromagnetic
spectrum. A still camera is an optical device which creates a single image of an object or scene and
records it on an electronic sensor or photographic film. All cameras use the same basic design: light
enters an enclosed box through a converging lens and an image is recorded on a light-sensitive medium.

A shutter mechanism controls the length of time that light can enter the camera. A display, often a liquid
crystal display (LCD), permits the user to view scene to be recorded and settings such as ISO speed,
control the exposure, and the shutter speed.

A movie camera or a video camera operates similarly to a still camera, except it records a series of static
images in rapid succession, commonly at a rate of 24 frames per second. When the images are combined
and displayed in order, the illusion of motion is achieved.

13. What is the purpose of the text?

A. To persuade the readers to buy a camera.
B. To expose the readers to the use of a camera.
C. To inform the readers the function of a camera.
D. To explain to readers why a camera is important.
E. To describe to the readers about a camera in general.

14. From the text, what do we learn about the illusion of motion?
A. It happens when images are combined and displayed in order at a high speed.
B. It is the result of displaying images taken by a still camera or video camera.
C. It is the effect of combining images at a high speed using a still camera.
D. It is achieved when the recorded images are displayed in order.
E. It happens when a movie camera or a video camera is operated.

15. What are discussed in paragraph 2 and paragraph 4?

A. Both paragraphs tell about the different features and operation between a still camera and a movie camera.
B. Unlike the former that informs about camera features, the latter tells about the work of a camera.
C. Paragraph 2 tells about the work of a still camera, and paragraph 4 informs about the display of a movie
camera.
D. Paragraph 2 informs about the work of a movie camera, paragraph 4 tells about the work of a still camera.
E. Paragraph 2 talks about the work of a still camera, while paragraph 4 talks about the work of a movie
camera.

16. "... control the exposure, and the sutter speed" (paragraph 3). The underlined word is closest in meaning
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to ....
A. Light
B. Dark
C. Bright
D. Blurry
E. Clear

Read the passage below and answer the question.

Bullying is the use of force or coercion to abuse or intimidate others. The behaviour can be habitual and
involve an imbalance of social or physical power. It can include verbal harassment or threat, physical
assault or coercion and may be directed repeatedly towards particular victims, perhaps on grounds of
race, religion, gender, sexuality, or ability. The victim of bullying is sometimes referred to as a "target".

Bullying can occur in any context in which human being interact with each other. This includes school,
church, family, the workplace, home, and neighborhoods.

Bullying is absolutely wrong for several reasons. First, nobody wants to get bullied. Imagine if you or your
family member is one who is being bullied. What do you think will happen to him/her?
Nobody wants to live his /her life like a frightened rabbit, right?

Second, the victims can make a revenge by telling their parents, teachers or even your principal about
what you have done to them, and surely, you will be in a very, very big trouble.

Finally, bullying can result in very serious consequences. Maybe it is done for fun, but the victims can
consider it as a deep traumatic experience that can lead to depression, or even suicide. When that
happens, surely you will forever be regretful.

From the facts above, it is clear that bullying is wrong, and it only brings negative impacts.
17. What is the main issue of the text?
A. The controversy of bullying.
B. The bad impacts of bullying.
C. The phenomena of bullying.
D. The categories of bullying.
E. The causes of bullying.

18. What do readers learn from the text?

A. Bullying is not a new phenomena.
B. Bullying may be justified in a specific content.
C. Taking a victim’s own life can be one of what bullying leads to.
D. Making revenge is not the bad effect of bullying.
E. If the reason is only to make fun, bullying some one may be not a serious problem.

19. How may bullying be carried out?

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A. We reject an intimidation from others.

B. We distribute equal treatment.
C. People impose coercion on us to abuse us.
D. We make people regretful.
E. People experience traumatic experiences.

20. "It can include verbal harassment or threat, physical assault or coercion ..."(paragraph 1). The
underlined word can be best replaced with ....
A. defence
B. retreat
C. attack
D. charge
E. prevent

Read the passage below and answer the question. Do

Teenagers Really Need a Mobile Phone?
Nowadays, mobile phones are becoming an extremely popular electronic for people. They are also
becoming more technologically sophisticated; most can take and share pictures and videos and connect
to the Internet for web surfing. Many teenagers are cell phone owners, however. It is debatable whether a
teenager actually needs a mobile phone, but mostly they will say that a phone was essential to their
happiness and social standing. There are however positive and negative sides for teenagers having a
mobile phone.

One of the reasons of letting a teenager have a mobile phone is because one way of making a teenager
do exactly what you want is by using a combination between bribery and blackmail. They will do what you
want easily if you offer to put more data on their mobile phone. The second reason is that mobile phones
can also be an excellent way of staying in touch with a teenager when they are away from home. Third,
many cell phones enable teenagers to access the internet. By using this feature, teenagers can obtain
answers to questions very quickly and easily. The last, if a teenager has a mobile phone, they can use it
to call for help in a risky situation for some reason. In such a condition, having a cell phone handy could
be a lifesaver.

In spite of having some advantages, letting teenagers have a mobile phone has also some
disadvantages. First, cheating can be done more easily by using mobile phones since students can
search or text the answers under their desks during tests. Second, mobile phones can be very distracting
from some important activities in a child’s life such as studying, doing homework, or even crossing the
street. Third, adult contents which can be accessed easily is also an issue for parents to consider before
giving a mobile phone for their child.

We need to be wise to use such a sophisticated technology in our lives. As parents, we can set guidelines for
our children on when they are able to use their cell phones or give a suitable phone for their age so that we
can get more advantages from purchasing a mobile phone for our children.

21. What does the text inform the readers about bad effect of mobile phones for teenagers?
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A. It costs a lot of money to have a mobile phone.

B. It can make the teenagers dishonest in doing the test.
C. It can encourage them to do some important activities.
D. It can make the teenagers understand an issue happening in the world.
E. It will make the teenagers easy to communicate with everybody during the lesson.

22. What is discussed in paragraph 2 and 3?

A. Both paragraphs talk about functions of mobile phones.
B. Both paragraphs deal with the side effect of using mobile phones.
C. Paragraph 2 deals with mobile phone features; paragraph 3 discusses its function.
D. Paragraph 2 discusses the merits of mobile phones; paragraph 3 discusses the drawbacks of
mobile phones.
E. Paragraph 2 is about several functions of mobile phones; paragraph 3 is about the features of
mobile phones.

23. They are also becoming more technologically sophisticated (paragraph 1). The underlined word refer to
....
A. mobile phones
B. internets
C. pictures
D. people
E. videos

24. The underlined word gudelines in paragraph four is synonymous with ….

A. Suggestion
B. Order
C. Offer
D. Rules
E. Regard

Fill in the blank sentences with the correct answers!

25. Mom says,”Please .. your father the salt!”

A. contain
B. produce
C. put in
D. put on
E. pass

26. Budi can move to … level because the tutor thinks that Budi can write a clear and detailed English text
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with a degree of fluency and spontanity.

A. beginner
B. basic
C. elementary
D. supplementary
E. intermediate

27. Kevin’s wedding will be attended by 200 honored guests and he has arranged … first- class
accomodation for them.
A. a
B. any
C. many
D. some
E. a lot of

28. Ameena ... that she was reading a novel at the backyard when someone knocked the door.
A. Says
B. Said
C. is saying
D. was saying
E. were saying

29. … Governor of Bali or Governor of Central Java has rejected the presence of the Israeli national team at
the U-20 World Cup.
A. Not only
B. Both
C. Either
D. Neither
E. That

30. Andrea has much knowledge about the life of animals, …?

A. Has she?
B. Hasn’s she?
C. Does she?
D. Doesn’t she?
E. Will she?

31. Because of diabetic disease, the doctor recommends that my grandmother … many carbohydrate.
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A. doesn’t consume
B. has not consume
C. won’t consume
D. not to consumes
E. not consume

32. Susanto looked very curious to know … I understood or not the problem between his father and his
uncles.
A. if
B. when
C. what
D. whether
E. how

33. Bill Gates is well known as a modest man … he is one of the richest man in the world.
A. therefore
B. furthermore
C. despite of
D. moreover
E. eventhough

34. The book explains that Javanese language is probably the … widely used language in Indonesia.
A. most
B. more
C. merely
D. really
E. very

35. Negeri 5 Menara is ... an inspiring novel that is written by Ahmad Fuadi.
A. Very
B. So
C. Such
D. Likely
E. Most

36. Sandra would come to Nicholas’s wedding party if she … in Indonesia.

A. is
B. be
C. was
D. were
E. had

37. Indonesia is … Susi Susanti’s achievement who had won five medals in All England.
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A. proud with
B. proud for
C. proud of
D. proud to
E. proud on

38. Being … in studying about the life of animals, Veronica wants to be a zoologist.
A. interested
B. to interest
C. interest
D. interesting
E. interest to

39. Nadine always goes swimming twice a week and …

A. I do too
B. do I too
C. I am too
D. I don’t either
E. neither do I

40. Melly has been an official officer in the Ministry of Education and Culture for two years but her sisters …
A. weren’t
B. aren’t
C. wasn’t
D. were
E. haven’t

41. The film won’t … because of protest by religious group.

A. release
B. released
C. releasing
D. be releasing
E. be released

42. I don’t know who the … man is.

A. tall young healthy

B. healthy tall young
C. tall healthy young
D. young healthy tall
E. healty young tall

43. The accidents has killed two people. One passed away in the location and … passed away on the way
to hospital.
A. the another
B. other
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C. others
D. the other
E. the others

Complete the following dialogues with the correct expression!

44. Office boy : If you don’t mind, I can help you carry the bags!
Guest : …. I can manage them.
A. If you are sure, it is no trouble.
B. I’d be glad to assist you.
C. No, thanks. It is alright.
D. How kind you are!
E. Thank you.

45. Lintang : What do you do?

Pram : …
Lintang : Do you enjoy your work?
Pram : Yes. I like it a lot.
Lintang : Tell me, what does your job involve?
Pram : Well, I grow vegetables and operate a farm.
A. I am a farmer.
B. I am a breeder
C. I am a gardener
D. I am a vegetarian
E. I am a land renter

46. Mano : When is the next bus to Senayan?

Danu : There is one at 6:30 and another one at 7:00.
Mano : I see, and …?
Danu : About 30 minutes.
A. How long should I wait for the bus?
B. What is the distance to destination?
C. What time will the bus come?
D. Can I wait for the bus here?
E. Where to buy bus ticket?

47. Mother : Dear, what time will you go home today?

Daughter: Class will be punished at two o’clock Mom. But I will join swimming course with my classmate
in Harmony swimming pool.
Mother : Well. Mom will take your brother to gastroenterologist ….
Daughter: I am sorry to hear that, Mom. I will phone you after I finish my course. Mother : Take care
Dear!
A. His feet ached badly.
B. He is seriously injured.
C. He has a pain in his teeth.
D. He suffers from headache.
E. He is getting stomachache.
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48. Azzam : Hi Rafiq, Joni says that you are working in Ministry of Social Affairs.
Rafiq : That’s right Azzam. I have been starting working there since last year.
Azzam : ….
Rafiq : One of them is determining criteria and data for the poor and needy people.
Azzam : It sounds interesting.
A. I want to know.
B. What are the criteria?
C. How are you doing there?
D. What task does it carry out?
E. Tell me and describe our work.

49 Rico : ... Where have you been?

John : I just arrived from France last week. I will be staying here juts for a couple weeks.
Rico : What are you doing there?
John : I am working for a software company there. Rico : You are so amazing John.
John : Thank you Rico.
A. How could it be?
B. It is really unbelievable.
C. Hi John, you shocked me!
D. Tell me John how is your life?
E. It has been long time no see you, John.

50 Naufal : Bino, what do you think about our environment condition now?
Bino : We must be aware of the danger of environmental destruction. One of them that requires our
urgent attention is climate change.
Naufal : No doubt about it. It will change weather pattern, rise sea level, and cause water shortage.
Bino : ….
A. Calm down.
B. Sick and tired.
C. Not necessarily.
D. It is very terrifying.
E. What a small world!

51 Pharmacist : Good afternoon. What can I do for you?

Buyer : Good afternoon. I’d would like to have this prescription filled, please. Pharmacist : Would you l
ike to wait? …
Buyer : How long will it take? Pharmacist : It’ll be ready in an hour Buyer : Oh. I’ll come back later.
Pharmacist : All right, Sir.

A. Please be patient.
B. You must not be hurry.
C. The prescription, please.
D. This drug a bit expensive
E. It will take time to refine it.
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52 Man : I’d like to deposit some money in my savings account.

Woman : Could you complete a paying-in slip please, Sir?
Man : Oh yes. There you are.
Woman : Could I have your pass book too? Man : Yes of course. …

A. I’ll leaves it.

B. Here you are.
C. You can take it.
D. It is unavailable.
E. I will be happy for that.

53 Parker : Hey, this room is really nice!

Sari : Come over to the window and look at the view.
Parker : Wow! Look at the waves. I can’t wait to go for a walk along the beach. Sari : Let’s go out and
enjoy the beach now.
Parker : … Grab towel and some sunscreen and let’s go!
A. Are you sure?
B. That’s a great idea.
C. Let me think for moment.
D. I think it will be less tiring.
E. Going to beach will be less enjoyable.

54 Waitress : Are you ready to order, Ma’am?

Woman : No, not yet. I need a few more minutes.
Waitress : Ok. … I’ll come back.
A. Enjoy your time here.
B. Take your time.
C. I don’t mind.
D. Let’s me see.
E. Enjoy it.

55 Chika : Lala, what are you going to do after you graduate?

Lala : ....
Chika : What subject will you teach?
A. I’ll try to find a job
B. I plan to go to a college
C. I’ll working as a teacher
D. I’ll go to school tomorrow
E. I’ll travel around the world

Please identify the error words and choose the best option to correct them in the following sentences!

56. Many people believe that those whom like working hard will succeed in the future.

A. Many
B. those
C. whom
D. working
E. succeed
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57. At this time tomorrow, Sandy will manage to negotiate an important business contract with an
international firm in London.

A. At this time
B. Will
C. Manage
D. Business
E. International

58. At this time tomorrow, Sandy will manage to negotiate an important business contract with an
international firm in London.
A. At this time
B. will
C. manage
D. business
E. international

59. The teacher has set a lot of homeworks that makes her students feel bored and depressed.
A. teacher
B. set
C. homeworks
D. makes
E. feel
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60 My brother knew nothing about the problem between you and Antara, it was me that
phoned Antara and tells everything.  
Review Edit

A.
knew

B.
nothing

C.
between

D.
it

E.
tells

61 Ginting said that he will be excited for participating in All England which would be held D 9
next year in England.  
Review Edit

A.
said

B.
will be

C.
participating

D.
would

E.
next year

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62 Sabila has made her father renew her passport because she should travel to France next D 9
month.  
Review Edit

A.
made

B.
renew

C.
passport

D.
should

E.
to

63 When living in Britain Natasya is used to drive on the left, but now she has moved to E 9
America whose people drive car on the right.  
Review Edit

A.
living

B.
is used

C.
drive

D.
moved

E.
whose

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64 As a child of a single mother, Chandra says that it is his mother whose has thought him D 9
about people he must know.  
Review Edit

A.
a single mother

B.
says

C.
his

D.
whose

E.
thought

65 Some media masses is full of political propaganda and it has directly and indirectly
influenced our society thinking and behaviour.  
Review Edit
A. media masses
B. political
C. directly
D. influenced
E. behaviour

66 The police catched the violent criminal yesterday will give protection for all prosecution
witnesses.  
Review Edit
A. catched
B. violent
C. will
D. protection
E. witnesses

67 His parents deserve his gratitude for his big success as a successfulness businessman.
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Review Edit
A.
parents

B.
deserve

C.
gratitude

D.
success

E.
successfulness

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68 The book explains that English language is probably the more widely used language in D 9
the world.  
Review Edit

A.
explains

B.
language

C.
probably

D.
more

E.
used

69 Mrs Annisa looks very happy since her husband will get an adviser to the government. B 9
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Review Edit
A.
looks

B.
very happy

C.
since

D.
her

E.
adviser

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