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:

The teacher asked a difficult question, but finally Ted came up with a good answer

 

Since I _______ to the town, I _______ home.

First he ................... as a salesman, then as a night clerk, and after that he quit his job and became a writer.

Choose the underlined part that needs correction: 

When we were talking about relaxing after work, Jack said he enjoyed to listen to music, Carla said she preferred jogging, and I was considering taking up tennis.

Hoa was amused at my ________story. 

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

Staff members --------- for promotion will be notified by management within ten days.

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.

With so many daily design resources, how do you stay-up-date with technology without spending too much time on it?

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

The company is moving its headquarters to a new______________ with better links to the airport. 

I envy you. At five tomorrow you ............ some tan on the beach at the seaside. 

We moved to the countryside because we wanted to be close to _____nature.

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

When he served as President of Delvan Manufacturing, Pierre Dunn ________  several policies that transformed the company. 

Stress is important. We all need a certain amount of it in order to (1)____fulfilling lives. However, if we have too much of it, it can have the opposite effect. Some people can tolerate greater (2) _____of stress than others, but most of us will (3)____at some time in our lives. It is, (4)____, a good idea to learn a few stress management techniques. Identifying the cause of the problem we have, so that we can (5)_____it more effectively, is one of the first steps towards reducing stress. The second thing is talking to a person you can trust, who will listen and, if necessary, give you some positive advice. Not only are smoking and drinking (6)____ to our health, they actually increase stress (7)____ than reduce it. So, next time you want to relax, instead of reaching for that glass of wine or a cigarette, have a warm bath or go for a walk. Walking has more than health (8)______. It helps you think more clearly, (9)______. Pets have calming influences on us, unless they make noise which irritates us. In fact, unwanted noises should be avoided as far as possible. On the other hand, laughter is one of the best ways to make yourself feel (10) _______better.
(8).......................

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

I want to remind you that Allen Hall……. some construction work next week.

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

That old building__________. Nobody lives there for years.

They will campaign for the return of traditional lands and respect _______ national rights and customs

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

From winning an Olympic gold medal in 2000 to becoming an NBA champion in 2008, Kevin Garnet has shown…………to be one of the most talented players.

 “Are you ready, Ann?” “Yes,I.......................... ” 

Mrs. Robinson ___ great pride in her cooking.

A careful analysis of the __________ products on the market indicated that our product lacked innovation and optional features. 

When __________ to explain his mistake, the new employee cleared his throat nervously

Trees are among the biggest and longest-living things on Earth, some dating back longer than the oldest buildings. But _______ being nice to look at, trees also play an important role in improving the quality of our lives.