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.

John____ knowledge from many of his life experiences in his work.

Students also have the opportunity to choose from a wide range of _________ courses in the university.

Each nation has many people who voluntarily take care of others.

He_______ of the race after two laps.

The new director has really got things ________.

Christine is a blind chef and a gifted writer. She’s very talented and ………….

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

Nylon is a man-made fibre, the use of which has helped more people to have cheaper and more colourful clothes to wear.

She was putting on her watch when the _____ broke and it fell to the ground.

Only three out of twenty ______ were chosen for the job after the interview.

Having said he would mend the clock he discovered that he had not brought the right ______ for the job.

The average, ________watches television for about 15 hours a week.

Two of the children have to sleep in one bed, but the other three have ______ ones.

Having so many hobbies in common, Ted and Nick got on like a(n) ____________ on fire.

Employees who have a _______ are encouraged to discuss it with the management.

A ______ from the local paper asked for details of the accident.

She sat down at the piano and began to play a patriotic _____. 

Culture has been described as features that are shared and bind people together into a community.

I’ve been on _____ nine since I heard that I passed the exam.

The United Nation Women advocates women __________.