Haywood Broun was a read widely newspaper columnist who wrote during the 1920’s and 1930’s.

The evidence that carbon dioxide levels are rising is _______

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions: 

Population growth rates vary among regions and even among countries within the sameregion.

Our review committee recently found that in 55 out of 80 villages, water systems have been severely damaged. Therefore, there’s an..................... need for expanding the distribution of bottled water and sanitation systems

School uniform is compulsory in most of Vietnamese schools.

How to protect children web fans from unsuitable material online while (1) ________ them to use the Internet has long been discussed in the U.S.
For some parents, the Internet can seem like a jungle, filled with danger for their children. But jungles contain wonders as well as hazard and with good guides, some education, and a few precautions, the wilds of the Internet can be safely (2) ________. "Kids have to be online. If we tell our kids they can't (3) ________ the Internet, we're cutting them off from their future," said an expert. 
Most kids have started to use search engines. Many of them are great for finding tons of interesting Internet sites, and they can also (4) ________ places where you might not want your kids to go. There are search engines (5) ________ just for kids. A certain software contains only sites that have been selected as safe. The most popular way to limit access would be to use what is known as a "content screener". But this can't be wholly (6)________, and the best thing parents can do is to talk to their kids and let them know what is OK or not OK to see or do on the Internet. Another way is that mum or dad is nearby when the child is surfing the Internet. 
A few other tips: - Don't put the PC in a child's room but keep it in an area where mum or dad can keep (7)________ things. That also makes the Internet more of a family activity.
- Ask your child (8) ________ he or she has been doing and about any friends they make online.
- Tell your child not to give on-line strangers (9) ________ information, especially like address and phone number.
- And tell your children never to talk to anyone they meet online over the phone, send them anything, accept anything from them or agree to meet with them (10) ________ you go along.
(3)............................

I bought this grammar book  ..........  I could go over all the things we have studied this year.

When I closed the window, all of the files and folders on my desktop computer. ........................except for the icon.

Sue and Mira are talking about the use of mobile phone in class.

Sue: “Students should not be allowed to use mobile phone in class.”

Mira: “  ...............   . This will distract them from studying.”

I’ve pushed  ............  with the work because I want to finish it today.

Simon crept into the house very quickly  .............  his parents would not notice how late he was.

A patient is talking to a receptionist at a medical clinic.

Patient: "Can I make an appointment to see the doctor, please?"

Receptionist: “  ..............  ”

He……….. all his money, then closed the account.

Choose the best option  A, B, C or D that best completes each sentence. " I wanted ……by the head of the company, but it was impossible."

................. to focus resources and investment on this rapidly growing business, we have to make a strategic decision.

What are common known as “lead” pencils are not lead, but rather a mixture of graphite, clay and wax.

 I've decided _____ for a better job. 

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 in each of the following questions: 

Hunting for meat and burning forests for soil cause destruction to wildlife. 

Robert and Cyber are talking with each other about robots.

Robert: "Do you think robots could ever control the world?" Cyber: "  ................   ."

Mrs. Wheaton is shopping in Trang Tien Plaza. She is talking to a salesgirl.

Mrs. Wheaton: “Can I have a look at that pullover, please?” Salesgirl: “  ...............   ”

Choose the best answer from the four options given (A, B, C, or D) to complete each sentence. 

Research  shows  that  more  small  businesses  are______________to lease their office equipment.