Choose the correct answer in each sentence.

The speaker at the Westicon Literature Seminar told an  ____________  story that had the entire audience laughing in enjoyment.

Psychiatrists and doctors have failed ______ people not to drink. 

The R&D department has ................. about conducting the new research because of budget cuts within the company.

Choose the word which has OPPOSITE meaning to the underlined word.

The daughter of a blue-collar factory worker, Anne grew up on a council estate in Bracknell.

Before we apply for any jobs, we need to prepare a good CV and a ____ very carefully. 

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions:

China has become the third country in the world which can independently carried out the manned space activities.

Choose the best answer:
He promised to keep ..............us while he was abroad.

The cheif at the new restaurant across the street has been praised for .................... unusual yet delicious recipes.

The meeting has been put _____ to Friday as so many people have got the flu.

After Mr. Ro was appointed as the CEO of Lottee Autos, lnc., the company recorded .............. growth.

The members of the Red Cross were dedicated their whole life to _____ the sufferings of human beings.

Choose the correct answer in each sentence.

Passengers __________   to fill in the irarrival forms during the flight for quicker processing at the immigration checkpoint.

Nguyen Thi Anh Vien performed so well the 28th Sea Games Women's 200m butterfly that none of her rivals could______ her.

Before Gallux Corporation was rated as one of the best telecommunications companies in the country, it .................. expanding its operations worldwide

Under the new corporate mailing policy, all interoffice ............. must first be delivered to a central mailbox before being sent to each employee’s desk.

Choose the correct answer in each sentence.

In anticipation of an Increase in visitors during the summer holiday, the Shoreline Inn decided to ______   hire additional housekeeping staff.

Helen is _______ seafood, so she never tries these delicious dishes

She expected …. soon, but things seem …. wrong.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions: 

We have to suffer from traffic congestion and pollution every day.

Choose the correct answer in each sentence.

Since acquiring the land on Taylor Avenue five years ago, the proprietor ------- multiple offers from developers wishing to buy it.

 She is looking _______ a new place to live because she does not want to depend _______ her parents any more.