When I was a child, I loved to splash through the ______ after rain.

They were just _______ us about Anna's new boyfriend.

When you see your teacher approaching you, a slight wave to attract his attention is appropriate.

My mother told me to take out the __________ while she was cooking dinner.

When the kids asked him about his girlfriend, he’d go as red as a __________.

With the dawn of space exploration, the notion that atmospheric conditions on Earth may be unique in the solar system was strengthened.

Over the past 24 years, Vietnam has consistently considered ASEAN a foundation and one of top ____________ of its foreign policy.

I can’t possibly lend you any more money, it is quite out of the __________

Carlos was ………. the first prize in the essay competition.

There is real concern that food supplies will not be _____ to feed the increasing world population. 

When he applied for a _____ in the office of the local newspaper, he was told to see the manager.

Every time he opens his mouth, he immediately regrets what he said. He is always putting his foot in his mouth.

The computer has had an enormous _________ on the way we work.

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

He would win the race if he..... his brother's example and trained harder.

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 the following question

There was a long period without rain in the countryside last year so the harvest was poor.

She used to be very thin but she has __________ a bit now.

He is disappointed at not winning the competition, but he will soon _______ it.

Mary is very_______ and caring. - I think she would make a good nurse.

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 the following question

The smell of chalk always evokes memories of my school days.

Secret Santa became famous, yet still ………..