Lucy was late for school this morning because the alarm didn’t ……..as usual.

The word “this” in paragraph 1 refers to ________.

Vietnam exports a lot of rice is grown mainly in the south of the country.

What kind of job would a Brahmin likely have?

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………, no one was absent from the farewell party last night.

A number of programs have been initiated to provide food and shelter for (the underprivileged) in the remote areas of the country. (underlined words CLOSET in meaning with)

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Which of the following statements about the use of chemical agents as herbicides would the author most likely agree? 

The word ‘clog’ in bold is closest in meaning to

We managed to get to school (in time) despite the heavy rain. (underlined words OPPOSITE in meaning with)

Choose the word that has different pronunciation: talked, naked, liked, asked.

A sudden idea ……..to the cyclist that he might try the new method.

The word ‘marring’ in bold is closest in meaning to

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Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer for each of the questions.

Driver are advised to get enough petrol because filling stations are (few and far between) on the highway.

- "Excuse me. Where‟s the parking lot?" - “…………”

Larry was so……..in his novel that he forgot about his dinner cooking in the oven.

Jane cooks well……..she hates washing up afterwards.

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