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

 When preparing a diet, a person should be aware that vitamin D acts to increase the amount of calcium absorbed by the body.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the following word(s). "Shrinking"

We are going to have a trip to Hanoi. We need to ................ arrangements for the trip carefully.

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He is tired now ................... he played soccer in the afternoon.

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

The teacher gave some suggestions on what could come out for the examination.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 35 to 44.
In Korea, in former days the marriage between a man and woman represented the joining of two families, rather (35)_____ the joining of two individuals. The event (36)_____ Taerye (Great Ritual), and people from all over the village or neighborhood participated. The ceremonies and events surrounding the actual marriage were long and (37)_____ . Professional matchmakers paired up likely candidates for marriage, with the new couple often meeting for the first time at their wedding. The families considered many factors in the decision, consulting with fortune tellers for (38)_____ about the couple's future life together. During the Chosun period, people married (39)_____ their early teens, with the girl often being several years older than the boy. The groom usually traveled to the house of the bride for the ceremony, then stayed there for three days (40)_____ taking his new bride to his family's home. The actual ceremony involved many small rituals, with many bows and symbolic gestures. The (41)_____ were expected to control their emotions and remain somber. (42)_____ Koreans have kept several aspects of the traditional ceremony, most modern ceremonies resemble Western marriage ceremonies more than (43)_____ Korean ones. However, many folk villages and museums across the country regularly perform ceremonies to (44)_____ the traditions alive.
(42).......................

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Company policy requires that all staff members be at their desks before 9:30 A.M.,   _________ unforeseen circumstances.

The children had been ................. of the danger, but had taken no notice.

If an area is _______, all the trees there are cut down or destroyed.

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They will be welcomed by friendly ............... in Viet Nam.

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The human resources department is ------- pressure to find a replacement for the senior accountant.

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

There has been no discernible improvement in the noise levels since lorries were banned.

Under this high-pressure and competitive environment, it is ____ a balanced lifestyle.

The teacher likes her essay because it’s very ....................................... .

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

Golf wear has become a very lucrative business for both the manufacturers and golf stars.

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: 

It’s discourteous to ask Americans questions about their age, marriage or income.

All candidates will be treated equally, ................... of their age or background.

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That’s his ................ story.

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I am fond of ........... to the movie on Sundays.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

His lawyer thought he had a good chance of being acquitted at the trial, if no further evidence was found.

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Lifelong learners are ____ to learn and develop because they want to: it is a deliberate and voluntary act.