In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
As writers, we live life twice, like (1) _________ cow that eats its food once and then regurgitates it to chew and digest (2) __________ again. We have a second chance (3)_________ biting into our experience and examining it. This is our life and it's not going to last forever. There isn't time to talk about someday writing that short story or poem or novel. Slowdown now, touch what is (4) __________ you, and out of care and compassion for (5)__________ moment and detail, put pen to paper and begin to write.

141)

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.

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A)

any

B)

a

C)

some

D)

as

142)

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.

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A)

away

B)

more

C)

it

D)

a few

143)

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.

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A)

at

B)

not

C)

beside

D)

about

144)

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.

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A)

around

B)

neither

C)

besides

D)

above

145)

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.

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A)

each

B)

both

C)

few

D)

little

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Music can improve mood, decrease pain and anxiety, and facilitate opportunities for emotional expression. Research (1)______ that music can benefit our physical and mental health in numerous ways. Music can (2)______ the brain’s production of the hormone dopamine. This increased dopamine production helps (3)________ feelings of anxiety and depression. Music is processed directly by the amygdala, which is part of the brain (4)________ in mood and emotions. By reducing stress levels and providing a strong competing stimulus to the pain (5)________ that enters the brain, music therapy can assist in pain management.

146)

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 1.

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A)

interprets

B)

suggests

C)

dreams

D)

focuses

147)

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 2.

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A)

provide

B)

furnish

C)

exhaust

D)

boost

148)

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 3.

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A)

intensify

B)

amend

C)

enhance

D)

relieve

149)

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 4.

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A)

involved

B)

concerned

C)

obsessed

D)

accompanied

150)

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 5.

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A)

deter

B)

signals

C)

deform

D)

substance