The ................. north we go, the less likely we are to meet high temperatures.

I found it very hard to  ................  between the two sounds.

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Mary is ..................in gardening. She can work in the garden for hours. 

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: 

I think Mr. John is on the level because he always tells the truth and never tries to deceive others.

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:

Population growth rates vary among regions and even among countries within the same region.

Only a few of the many species at risk of extinction actually make it to the lists and obtain legal _______.

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: 

"Don't be such a pessimist. I'm sure you'll soon get over it. Cheer up!" 

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Do you enjoy ................ English.

Sales of the Chinese toys dropped ____sharply when the TV news reported that high levels of toxic lead had been found in painted toys.

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The story about UFOs caught the ................... of the whole class.

____ he was waiting for Sam outside the cinema, Jim realized that the street was funnily crowded.

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.
(39).......................

This campaign for protecting endangered species appeals more than 20__________.

Secondary education is now compulsory nationwide.

I enjoy taking a  ___ bath as soon as I get home from work.

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She wants to give full ______ to her anger about discrimination.

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She isn’t ............... with her examination result.

Students' motivation for language learning really varies.

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

Mark the letter A, B C or D on your answer sheet toindicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.

If you are working (A)with young children in a (B)primary school, you (C)will find that teaching lively songs and rhymes (D)are very popular.

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Audience members  ______  to switch off all electronic devices if they attend any of the presentations scheduled throughout the conference.