Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks

There used to be widespread doubt about women’s intelligent ability, but it was totally nonsense.

Robert Mugabe has ruled Zimbabwe since the _______ achieved independence in 1980.

Last night Laura _______ a big diamond ring by her husband at her birthday party.

She may still have a few fans in the world, but she is definitely past her _______.

My cousin was too ill. He couldn't sit for the entrance examination last week.

Did you have _______ good time at the party last night? 

Due to the nature of the earthquake, a much larger _______ of the population might be affected.

_______ to the party, we could hardly refuse to go. 

The author states that the reason that infants need to avoid certain foods related to allergies has to do with the infant's ______.

Jolie is reading a magazine on famous people, asking her friend, John. 

- Jolie: “Do you think celebrities today tend to focus more on wealth rather than achievements?” 

- John: “_______. And this sets bad examples for young people.”