Choose the option that has the CLOSEST meaning to the underlined word in each of the following questions.

In 1989, a ban was given on all international trade in ivory.

Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. 

A  _________  from Jensen-Colmes Corporation will be happy to meet with prospective job applicants at the Westborough Job Fair.

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Mr. Chase  ___________  declined the invitation to lead the workshop and suggested a substitute.

Sara bought in a lot of business last month; she should ask for a pay rise while she’s still on a  .............

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All Swift-Dent electronic toothbrushes are ------- warranty for a year from the time they are purchased.

The ears of African elephants are _______ Indian elephants.

Identify the error in each sentence: Although caffeine is a moderately habit-forming drug, coffee is not regarded as harmfully to the average healthy adult

Choose the suitable word to fill in each blank. 
Divided into two parts, rites and festivals, the ceremony commenced at 19:00 with the song, “Vietnam– our Fatherland”. The surprise appearance of parachutists, carrying the 11 (1)_______flags of the competing Southeast Asian countries, was greeted with thunderous applause from the audience.
All the stadium’s lights suddenly came on, marking the start of the procession of Vietnam’s flag and the 22nd SEA Games; symbol. The 11 sporting delegations then marched past the reviewing stand to excited applause from officials and spectators. { rites: nghi lễ, parachutist: người nhảy dù, delegations; đoàn đại biểu}
The sacred (2) ______, which symbolizes the humanity of the games and desire to compete with burning intensity, was taken from The Ho Chi Minh Museum and passed by some famous Vietnamese athletes and athletes from 10 regional countries to Nguyen Thuy Hien (wushu artist) who gave it to the Prime Minister, who in turn passed it to an athlete dressed like national (3) ______ Giong. { sacred: thiêng liêng}
From this athlete’s hand, the official flame was lit at My Dinh National Stadium and will burn thoughout the course of the Games.
Speaking at the (4) _______ceremony, Minister-Chairman of the Physical Training and Sports Committee, who is also the head of the 22nd SEA Games Organizing Board, warmly welcomed Party and State leaders, delegates, domestic and international guests, and 11 sports delegations (5) ______ southeast Asian countries to the 22nd SEA Games
(2).....................

Littering doesn’t only make a place look ugly, it also puts public health at risk and can ................ wildlife.

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Arranging an appointment to see Dr. Menard one month in advance is  _____________  due to her busy schedule.

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The faulty card reader located at the side entrance of Carter & Associates' headquarters ------- in the coming week.

Almost everyone has heard the most famous Olympic saying: “Stronger, Higher, ________”.

......................., he was unharmed after being hit by the lightning.

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:

 The suspected couple was taken away from the airport through a side entrance to the Police Station for interrogation.

 Respect your parents always. 

Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

Many of the building's structural details were------- to their original state.

Identify the one underlined word phrase ( A, B, C or D) that must be changed for the sentence to incorrect: 

Because there are less members present tonight than there were last night, we must wait until the next meeting to vote.

Our bodies are supported by the skeletal system, which consists of 206 bones ______ tendons, ligaments and cartilage.

The movie that we ________ last Monday was really awful.

 I much preferred it when we ………….. to Wales every summer on holiday. 

Michael could hardly wait to ___ his new bike.