With the invention of the train, man could travel overland _____ without the need of horses.

As a result of the radio _____ for help for the earthquake victims, over a million pounds has been raised.

If you wish to learn a new language, you must _____ classes.

The old man got into the ______ of storing money under the bed.

The computer allows us to work fast and _______.

When John _____ in London he went to see the Houses of Parliament.

He has left his book here on _______, so that you can read it.

Mr. Pike held his wife's hands and talked urgently to her in a low voice, but there didn't seem to be any response. (Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.)

We had a nice chat over a cup of tea.

The businessman proved to be an apparently well-behaved ______ middle-aged man.

It is parents' duty and responsibility to _______ hands to take care of their children and give them a happy home.

I’m sorry but what he thinks is not of the _____ importance to me.

 The girl’s father _____ to buy her a car if she passed her examination.

 Because of the strong sun Mrs. William’s new diningroom curtains _____ from dark blue to grey within a year.

After the show, the crowd _____ out of the theatre.

A horse drives the ______ from its body with its tail.

I clearly remember talking to him in a chance meeting last summer. (Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.)

 The us eof plastics for shoes _____ of leather has ruined shoe repairing as a business.

 If you are so senseless as to go on long walks in tight fitting shoes, you must expect to get _________ .

How many countries took part in the first World Cup?

 Be careful how you _____ that jug; It will break very easily.