Part I: Vocabulary and Structure
Section A: Complete each sentence using the correct word or expression
from the box.
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custody
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destiny
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anonymous
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commonplace
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deception
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staunchest
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vicinity
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blessing
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wits
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exclaimed
1.
The investigators searched her house after they received a(n)
anonym
ous
tip over the phone.
2.
There were a hundred or so hotels in the
vi
ci
ni
t
y
of the
railway station.
3.
He was accused of obtaining money by
decept
i
on
.
4.
Tony was caught shoplifting and has been in police
cust
ody
since last night.
5.
We figured that in twenty years each of us ought to have our
dest
i
ny
worked out and our fortunes made, whatever they
were going to be.
6.
She
excl
ai
m
ed
in horror when she saw a snake in the grass.
7.
He
always
was
the
truest,
st
aunchest
old
chap
in
the
world.
I will never forget him.
8.
Misfortune might be a
bl
essi
ng
in disguises.
9.
Unfortunately, pickpockets are incredibly
com
m
onpl
ace
in
many large cities.
10.
Controlled drinking can dramatically help people keep their
w
i
t
s
as they age.