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:

In remote areas, it’s very important to replenish stocks before the winter comes.

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Richard really didn’t mind __________ by the party to celebrate his fortieth birthday although he told his friends that they shouldn’t have done it

My older brother has recently ______ golf to provide himself with some relaxation.

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Mr. Jefferson instructed his secretary to notify ---------- as soon as the details of the contract were made available

If you want to be an actor you have to really ______ yourself to it.

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Coral reefs are home to over 25% of all marine life, and are the world's most ___________ and endangered ecosystem

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 It was the book "Brief History of Time" that rocketed the physicist Stephen Hawking to stardom.

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The ideal operating temperature for the tablet computer is -------- 10 and 30 degree Celsius

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His _________________.to return her phone call made her realize that something was wrong.

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We thought the concert in the park would be popular but we didn't __________ so many people turning up

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Since we had a recent rate change, expect -------- next electricity bill to be slightly lower.

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In the long run it is far cheaper to ___________ the needs of poor people than to ignore them.

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Author Daniel Aiduk ------- gives talks at national writing conferences

_______here for hours and I feel tired

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I ____________ my homework for two hours, but I _____________ yet

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My son decided to learn how to play the drums. I know it's going to drive me up the ___________ but I have to support his dreams

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 When Susan invited us to dinner, she really showed off her culinary talents. She prepared a feast - a huge selection of dishes that were simply mouth-watering.

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Well, ________________ I am on holiday this week, but I'm just catching up on some reports I have to finish

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We ________to get up early when we were young.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 31 to 35.

Library is a collection of books and other informational materials made available to people for reading, study, or reference. The word library comes (31)_________liber; the Latin word for "book". (32)_________, library collections have almost always contained a variety of materials. Contemporary libraries maintain collections that include not only printed materials such as manuscripts, books, newspapers, and magazines, (33)_________audio visual and online databases. In addition (34)_________ maintaining collections within library buildings, modern libraries often feature tele-communications links that provide users with access to information at remote sites.

The central mission of a library (35)_________to collect, organize, preserve, and provide access to knowledge and information. In fulfilling this mission, libraries preserve a valuable record of culture that can be passed down to succeeding generations.

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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 whole village was wiped out in the bombing raids.