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

The football final has been postponed until next Sunday due to the heavy snowstorm.

Peter was the last applicant___________by that interviewer.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks from 33 to 37.

The discovery of the new planet was regarded as a major breakthrough in astronomy. (underlined words CLOSEST in meaning with)

The clothes of my sister are more expensive___________of my mother.

(34) ___________ 

Yesterday, John told me that he wished he___________harder in high school then university might not be so difficult for him.

The word “downsize” in paragraph 5 most likely means____________.

According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE of webmasters?

It can be inferred from the paragraph 2 that____________.

It can be inferred from the passage that____________.

My boss expects the report___________on time.

The word “them” in paragraph 2 refers to____________. 

The word “prominent” in paragraph 1 is closet in meaning to____________. 

Any student who neglects his or her homework is unlikely to do well at school. (underlined words OPPOSITE in meaning with)

(35) ___________ 

He came___________a lot of criticism for the remarks he made in a television interview.

Liz and Jenifer are talking about the gift Jenifer brought.

- Liz: “Thanks for the nice gift you brought to us!”

- Jenifer: “__________ ”

In a formal interview, it is essential to maintain good eye___________with the interviewers.

What is the best title for this passage?

Ben has done something by accident.

- Ben: “___________”

- Jane: “Never mind”