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

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

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

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

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

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.

149. What is CoolPC? (A)A technology company that sells computer hardware and peripherals. (B)A website that provides evaluations of computer hardware and peripherals. (C)A website that sells computer hardware and peripherals. (D)A technology website that provides news and updates on computer hardware and peripherals.

150. What is the advantage of using CoolPC's evaluations? (A)It provides information about the latest products in the market. (B)It is cheaper than purchasing computer components. (C)It provides biased evaluations to influence customers. (D)It is not trustworthy.