My uncle was _______ ill last summer; however, fortunately, he is now making a slow but steady recovery.

Deserts often include _________ and rocky surface.

Mary didn’t ______ children quickly.

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.

Vietnamese have a strong sense of hospitality and feel embarrassed if they cannot show their guests full respect by preparing for their interval.

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.

She was brought up in a well-off family. She can’t understand the problems we are facing.

I may look half asleep, but I can assure you I am ______ awake.

In an ________ to diffuse the tension, I suggest that we go to see a movie.

He may be shy now, but he will soon come out of his__________ when he meets the right girl.

The government is going to _____ the old building and build a new one.

Do you really ________ me to believe you?

He began to take politics _____ only when he left school.

UNICEF ________ supports and funds for the most disadvantaged children.

______ individuals are those who share the same hobbies, interests, or points of view.

_____________ is a detailed description of a person's life.

A _____ is a tube through which a person swimming just under the surface of the sea can breathe.

With so many daily design resources, how do you stay up-to-date with technology without spending too much time on it?

My father is in_______ of 30 engineers and 80 workers.

Making mistakes is all _______of growing up.

As it had not rained for several months, there was a _____ of water.

Her outgoing character contrasts ______ with that of her sister.

In spite of her embarrassment before Rodya's urgent and challenging look, she could not deny herself that satisfaction.