Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions:

During the earthquake, a lot of buildings collapsed, which killed thousands of people.

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Contrary _____________ all our expectations, he found a well-paid job and a nice girlfriend

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Use an alternative shipping firm if Greer Freight is unable to expedite delivery of --------- order

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The prize is __________unique opportunity for him to travel the world.

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Mr. Tanaka decided to resign, because a significant drop in customer satisfaction has had an adverse impact on sales…………

Choose the correct answer to each of the following questions. "One advantage of living in a/an ____ is to strengthen relationship between young children and adults."

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Many American automobiles __________ in Detroit, Michigan

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- Peter: “Well, cats are very good at catching mice around the house."
- Linda: “______________”

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Present this postcard to a sales ------- at any of our stores and receive a £5.00 gift card

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Being recognized in the street is part_________________ and of being a celebrity.

I’ll never forget the time when I ______you at my boyfriend’s house last year.

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Her sister................a book until she was ten.

______ in a recent science competition, the three students were awarded scholarships totaling $21,000.

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Wildlife is under threat from many different kinds of human activities, from directly destroying habitat to spreading invasive disease.

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Tom: “Can I have another cup of tea?” Linda: “________”

Tom wishes ________ his cousin at the party tonight.

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Employees should feel free to------- physician as often as needed

Most children enjoy _______ with their parents 

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What's the________film you've ever seen?

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Even after yesterday's _________________, the shares remain more than 40% below their peak a year ago.

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I wish we __________ longer in Antwerp instead of going to Brussels, which I have seen many times. Do you think it might still be arranged?