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:

Not until 1946 did the world chess governing body, FIDE, assert its control over international championship play.

Everyone can help the needy by making a_____________________ to a charity organisation.

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Have I told you about how Mary is _______ at college?

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There has never been, nor ____, anything quite so special as the love between the mother and a son.

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My parents will need to ______ their living room soon. The paintwork needs refreshing

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High crude oil prices have put many airlines ___________ the ropes.

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Jack ________________ the parent’s house to ask for money this morning

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

We ought to keep these proposals secret from the chairman for the time being

Anne: “ Fancy a bite to eat?”  

Barbara: “_____”  

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

I clearly remember talking to him in a chance meeting last summer.

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Ann works _______________ than most of her friends

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In some Asian families, parents tend to have far __________ control over their children than those in some American families

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She has her _________________hair cut by her mother, who is very meticulous.

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The incredible thing abouttelephone _______ across the continents, but that you can recognize the other person’s voice.

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That area of the town is__________mainly of Chinese families.

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She’d rather take a rest after a hard-working day, ______?

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He has been accused of throwing fellow Republicans under the _________ for his personal agenda

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In Vietnam, almost all of the households have at least a television_________

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

Maureen usually felt depressed on Mondays, because she never got enough sleep on the weekends.

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If the local people ____ the necessary skills to participate in the eco-tourism industry or interact with foreign tourists, the government may provide job training and education

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Journalists may enter the danger zone but _________ we cannot guarantee their safety