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: 

The total number of national Red Cross societies from all over the world has mounted to 186. 

Alice and Ann are preparing for their presentation at school.

Alice: “  ..............   .”

Ann: “Take it easy! We still have 15 minutes.”

Jacobson is often referred to ............  at the factory.

The elegant hotel we stayed at was....................and bright and had a private entrance and patio with a view of the ocean.

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

The stated objective is to___________a compensation plan that will attract, retain, and motivate employees.

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

According to Lederer Financial Consultants, a strategy to minimize borrowing is part of good debt________________.

Concern for the environment is now at the_________of many governments’ policies.

Tom didn’t believe in us, and it took along time to convince him.

............ over long distances is a fact.

School uniform is compulsory in most of Vietnamese schools.

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

Ms.Borgen changed jobs_____________because her former position provided little flexibility.

How much times did Rick and Jennifer have to do the experiment before they obtained the results they had been expecting?

The launch of new software programs has been under the ..............of Mr. Lopes, who’s famous for his dedication to the company.

Daisy: “Would you mind getting me a cup of coffee?” John: “  .............   .”

Choose the correct answer.

There is a wide range of _______ in the education system of the USA.

Amphibians are a class of animal that that can live and breed neither on land or in water.

The general manager has ..............that anyinformation customers enter be used only to respond to their inquiries and requests.

During the course, you will be given a test   .........  other week and a final exam at the end.

Choose the correct answer.

Reading newspapers is a/an ______ way to improve your vocabularies.

Choose the correct answer.

The Minister of the Education and Training Department appeared on TV last night to _______ his new policy.

________these plants regularly or they will die.