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:

Studies of climatology indicate that volcanic dust in the atmosphere may contribute to the onset of ice ages.

We ________ Narita since last Sunday

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:

In the 1776 pamphlet "Common Sense," Thomas Paine defended the cause of the American Revolution.

It’s considered ................. to interrupt others while they are talking.

Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. 

 The construction of a new subway line was aimed at   _____________ overcrowding during rush hour.

They had to postpone the meeting because of illness.

A good friend is ........... will stand by you when you are in trouble.

Ecology is the study of our ................ environment.

All planes  _______________    before departure.

The International Red Cross helps people in need without any discrimination based on _______, race, religion, class or political opinions.

Choose the best answer among A, B, C or D that best completes each sentence: The tax increases will certainly …… the poor.

They think that the prisoner escaped by climbing over the wall.

."We're still looking for Thomas”.

"Hasn't he  _______________       yet?".

 Everyone has a number of …….., but no one has many true friends.

A penalty shot is ......................  when a major foul is committed inside the 5-meter line.

The elevator is not running today. It is ________ order.

Choose the correct answer among A, B, C or D that best completes each sentence: The police backed the angry crowd ….. with their horses and bullhorns.

They ..........  your money if you haven't kept your receipt.

Because of his reaction, the problem became  ............... than we had thought.

My uncle _______until he was fifty.

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

Most universities have trained counselors who can reassure and console students who have academic or personal problems.