Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word in each following question

During their five-decade history the Asian Games have been advancing in all aspects.

This is especially important in the age of globalisation, where countries face a daunting challenge to preserve their own cultural identities.

Lightweight luggage enables you to manage easily even when fully ________.

The regulations have been put into __________ on a trial basis.

When are you going to begin to ______ that animal?

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 the following question.

A thrifty buyer chases fruits and vegetables in season.

Her hair was wet from the _____ tossed up by the huge waves.

- Anna: “Were you involved in the accident?”

- Maria: “Yes. But I wasn’t to__________ for it”

The authority has made a lot of great efforts ________ endangered species.

This_______disease caused a lot of complications during the treatment procedure.

Billy’s mother sewed his coat buttons on with specially ______ thread. 

This morning, drivers were warned of _____ fog in all industrial areas. 

The bank ______ planned to escape in a stolen car.

A true relationship is thought to be a friendship that may__________through changes in the lives of the friends.

Part time jobs give us freedom to _______ our own interest.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part following question

I really have the greatest respect for Jane's work as she devoted her whole life to helping the poor.

I suppose I could_______ the ironing while I'm waiting.

The forecast has revealed that the world’s reserves of fossil fuel will have ________ by 2015.

Blacken the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

I think it’s impossible to abolish school examinations. They are necessary to evaluate students’ progress.

His brother refuses to even listen to anyone else's point of view. He is very _______.

His jokes seemed to ______ a treat with his audience, if their laughter was any indication.