Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) of the following question

There has been a hot debate among the scientists relating to the pros and cons of using robotic probes to study distant objects in space.

______ individuals are those who share the same hobbies, interests, or points of view.

WHO _________ for World Health Organization.

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

I hate ______ newspapers; they're just full of gossip, scandal and lies!

Professor Berg was very interested in the diversity of cultures all over the world.

At the first _____ of twelve everyone stopped for lunch.

With the strong support of their countrymen, the Vietnamese athletes competed in ___________ spirits.

Mary didn’t ______ children quickly.

The 1st week of classes at university is a little ______ because so many students get lost, change classes or go to the wrong place.

The soldier getting _________ when rescuing the little boy is now takne to the hospital.

The _____ of the hill made it a very popular place for skiing.

As it was dark, he _____ his toe against the tableleg. 

Please accept our ________apology for the inconvenience this delay is causing all the passengers here at Pearson International Airport.

I suppose I could_______ the ironing while I'm waiting.

I’m a great believer in the _____ of reading books and taking up a sport, which offer you both knowledge and healthy.

The advances of commercial airplanes resulted in a shrinking world.

The students got high marks in the test but Mary stood out.

I bought a single ticket only on the bus, but my friend bought a _____ one.

We need ___________ to help the disaster-stricken area.

This morning, drivers were warned of _____ fog in all industrial areas.