Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part following question

Whenever problems come up, we discuss them frankly and find solutions quickly.

People who hold optimistic view believe that cities of the future will increase the general well-being of individuals and societies.

Intelligent ___________ are widely used in many fields such as heavy industries, hospital medicine business, and the military.

After closing the envelope, the secretary _____ the stamps on firmly.

We must start a …………. for illiteracy eradication immediately

His work ______ new ground in the treatment of cancer. It is now giving many cancer victims hope of complete recovery.

The forecast has revealed that the world’s reserves of fossil fuel will have ________ by 2015.

All his companies had been successful and he was known to be ________ rich.

We all regard pollution as a.......... matter to human beings.

_________ school fees helps many poor students have more chances to attend university.

The thief was _____ to prison for two years.

Many plant and animal species are thought to be on the_______of extinction.

My uncle was _______ ill last summer; however, fortunately, he is now making a slow but steady recovery.

This is especially important in the age of globalisation, where countries face a daunting challenge to preserve their own cultural identities.

Your annual ____ to the Social Club is now due.

The gangster ____ at his helpless victim and put a cigarette just out of reach.

A smiling Princess Anne was attired in an aqua-blue hat and matching jacket, with white top.

Once you have been accepted as a pupil or student at the school or college, it's against the law for them to discriminate against you because of your religion or belief.

The Indigenous experience, like with any form of belonging, is highly fluid and context-specific, meaning there are countless examples of what such cultural pluralities can look like.

She was ________ out of 115 applicants for the position of managing Director.

Local people believe that the festival is an opportunity to teach younger generations about patriotism and bravery.