Mr. Simpkims is the big ______ in the company as he has just been promoted to the position of Managing Director.

He president has failed to_______ the two most important social issues of our time.

It’s important to project a(n) ______ image during the interview.

His _____ for his loyal support for the party was a seat in the Cabinet.

The thief was _____ to prison for two years.

He left in such a hurry that I ______ had time to thank him.

The player’s protests _________ no difference to the referee's decision at all.

You’re very quiet today. What have you got on your............?

Because of their careless work, the road had to be repaired after only one year ______.

I forgot to _____ him to buy some bread

When did Vietnam _________ the association of Southeast Asian Nations?

His jokes seemed to ______ a treat with his audience, if their laughter was any indication.

The dressmaker _____ the half-finished blouse but it was obviously too small.

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

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

Many Vietnamese teenagers used to idolize Ngo Ba Kha because of his weird dances and negative speeches.

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

I may look half asleep, but I can assure you I am ______ awake.

Billy, come and give me a hand with cooking.

I suggest we _____ for the cheapest method.

She ______ her hand over the material, enjoying the smooth silky feeling of its surface.

The aeroplane _____ down at Cairo on its way to India.