But what the most prevents women from reaching the boardroom, say bosses and headhunters, is lack of hands-on experience of a firm’s core business.

Many young people lack skills, good education, and financial to settle in the urbanareas where many jobs are found.

Had she read the reference books, she would have been able to finish the test.

He ate all his food. He even ate some of mine.

Publishing in the UK, the book has won a number of awards in recent regional book fairs.

Tom:” Can you make it at 3 p.m, on Friday for our meeting? ”

 - Tony: ”__________”

These investments have remained dormant for several years

This flat is a far cry from the house they had before.

Sue: “These cakes are so delious! Thank you very much, Bill.”

                     - Bill: “_______!”

A conductor uses signals and gestures to let the musicians to know when to play various parts of composition.

The bread has become stale and I cannot swallow it.

Yuki and Hana are having a free afternoon. Yuki is inviting Hana to see a new movie with him.

Yuki: “Do you feel like going to the cinema this afternoon?”

Hana: : ________.”

Jack and Joe are discussing how to make salad for dinner.

-Jack: “______”.

-Joe: “How about putting some grapes in it, instead?”.

A. measure                      B. pleasure            C. treasure               D. ensure

Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress.

A. invited     B. attended C. celebrated          D. displayed