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: 

Around 150 B.C. the Greek astronomer Hipparchus developed a system to classify stars according to brightness. 

Gunpowder, in some ways the most effective of all the explosive materials, were a mixture of potassium nitrate, charcoal, and sulfur.

Two friends are talking about the benefits of volunteering.

Daisy: “As far as I know, doing charity work is a really helpful thing for everyone in the society.” Mark: “  ................   .”

There seems to be a large ___ between the number of people employed in service industries and those employed in the primary sectors.

When_____?

I .......... at the exam paper lying on Mr. Gregson’s desk, but I didn’t want to risk it.

Having finished her presentation, the speaker asked ............. anyone had any questions.

Since the corporate system has a................structured daily schedule, it would be nearly impossible to impair the work efficiency.

................. that the theater is likely to be full ever.

Chau and Phuong bumped into each other after their graduation three years ago. Chau: "Hi! Phuong. How have you been?” Phuong: “   ,...........  ”|

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

product you are looking for is not currently in_________, we can order it for you within 24 hours.

Two students are talking about the school curriculum.

- Hoa: “Swimming should be taught in the school.” - Nam: “  ................  .It is an essential life skill.”

I’ll never ......... the King of pop music for the first time.'

There's a(n) ____ in the paper about the Reality Television in Viet Nam.

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: 

“Please speak up a bit more, Jason. You're hardly loud enough to be heard from the back”, the teacher said.

I’d rather you  .............  say anything to John about his converstion.

A high school teacher is talking to her colleague.

Teacher: “I’ve been working at this school for 35 years.”

Colleague: “ ...................   ”

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

For most shoppers, looking for the ideal gift can be a challenge. So why not simplify the process by choosing a Mayweather gift card? Cards are perfect for any______________, and they can be

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

Over the years, businesses have developed and tested various methods to measure employee___________.

Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentence. "Many students now have paid employment during ……."

Not until the end of the 19th century ______ become a scientific discipline.