Choose the correct answer in each sentence.

Those wishing to participate in the sales ------- that will be held in the coming month must sign up by noon on Wednesday.

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:

The minister came under fire for his rash decision to close the factory.

She is very good at handling both her work and family life.

The strongly patriotic character of Charles Sangster’s poetry is credited about greatly furthering the cause of confederation in Canada.

Choose the best answer:

UFOs are just the ...................... of some writers.

She has always showed her genuine interest in lifelong learning.

A series of lectures………being presented at the Central Hall this week.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best option for each of the blanks.
People’s fingernails and toenails, according to a recent study, are nowadays growing more quickly. Research (35) _____ out at the University of North Carolina indicates that the speed at which human nails are growing has increased by (36) _____ 25 per cent over the last 70 years. The results of the study show that the (37)_____ human fingernail now grows about 3.5 mm a month, (38) _____ just 3 mm seven decades ago. Toenail growth, (39) _____ only about 2 mm per month, was also up on the figure (40) _____ in a similar survey done 70 years ago. Researchers (41) _____ the rapid increase down to changes in lifestyle, particularly the greater awareness of the importance of regular exercise and a healthy diet. This, they point out, is in (42) _____with similar trends in the height and weight of present-day adults. Interestingly, it appears that nails have a propensity to grow fastest (43) _____ warmer conditions, with the quickest growth rate among young people, and men. The fastestgrowing nail is on the middle finger while that on the little finger is (44) _____ the slowest, at only a fraction over 3 mm each month.
(39)..............................

His life is a rich source of inspiration for many writers and poets.

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:

A chronic lack of sleep may make us irritable and reduces our motivation to work.

Margaret Mead achieved worlduide famous through her studies of child-rearing, personality, and culture.

Choose the best answer:

He can’t get home .............. he has the ticket.

Indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

It just gave you a stronger motivation for doing what you already knew was right.

Choose the correct answer in each sentence.

The mayor was able to ___________   her plans for improving job creation through the help of local businesses.

Choose the best answer:

............ , he won the prize. 

Choose the best answer among A, B, C or D that best completes each sentence:  My mother permitted me to go out at night. She said, “You…… go out tonight

Choose the correct answer in each sentence.

BelTrax has ___________   ranked as one of the top providers of marketing research since its foundation seven years ago.

The plot of the novel was exciting, but I didn’t find the  .................. very interesting.

Choose the best answer:

Be ............! He is looking at you.

Chọn đáp án đúng để hoàn thành các câu sau:

Earning money has always been the thing that pleases him most. _____ he becomes, _____he is.

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:

There has been no discernible improvement in the noise levels since lorries were banned.