The cyclist was riding so erratically that the driver had to _____ to avoid hitting him. 

Why don't you _______ these photos into your computer, because then you would have your own digital copies.

Scientists warn that many of the world’s great cities are _______ flooding.

Urbanization can bring social health and benefit; ______ , it also has its drawback.

Do you really ________ me to believe you?

Throughout his childhood, he suffered from ______ illnesses.

Her outgoing character contrasts ______ with that of her sister.

I haven’t got enough string to _____ up this parcel.

After his miraculous recovery from the stroke, the man spent the ______ of his life travelling and doing charity work.

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.

We have lived there for years and grown fond of the surroundings. That is why we do not want to leave.

Poor supervision brought the firm to............of collapse.

The SEA GAMES is a ____________ multi-sport event involving participants from the current 11 countries of Southeast Asia.

We must start a …………. for illiteracy eradication immediately

The two dogs started to fight, so we tried to ______ them.

Before the boat could reach shore, a storm had _____ .

We kept in _______for a while after college.

The 1st week of classes at university is a little ______ because so many students get lost, change classes or go to the wrong place.

Jack ____________ his best suit to make a good impression on his future in-laws.

The gangster ____ at his helpless victim and put a cigarette just out of reach.

Janice ____________ some useful suggestions for the class extra-curricular activities.

Each nation has many people who voluntarily take care of others.