142.
(A)request
(B)require
(C)suggest
(D)subsidize

138. (A)Nevertheless (B)Ironically (C)Hopefully (D)Honestly

139. (A)prompt payment (B)rapid expansion (C)immediate attention (D)swift glance

140. (A)expression (B)expressing (C)expressed (D)express

141. (A)on (B)toward (C)among (D)in

143. (A)make ends meet (B)make a spectacle of yourself (C)make yourself at home (D)make a difference

144. (A)take a back seat to (B)bear the brunt of (C)play a crucial role in (D)earn a living by

145. (A)voluntary (B)vulnerable (C)valid (D)valuable

146. (A)get in touch with (B)contact with (C)in contact with (D)lose contact with

147. According to the email, why is Tim William requesting flexible working arrangements? (A)To take care of his elderly parents. (B)To pursue a second job during the day. (C)To address his chronic fatigue and improve his overall health. (D)To attend a professional development course during the day.

148. How does Tim William plan to ensure that his request for flexible working arrangements does not affect the efficiency of his department? (A)By volunteering to work extra hours without overtime pay. (B)By delegating some of his responsibilities to his colleagues. (C)By attending regular training sessions to improve his skills. (D)By working closely with his supervisor and team to coordinate schedules.