Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 

The way the care-taker treated those little children was deplorable. She must be punished for what she did.

“I haven’t been very open-minded,” said the manager.

(21)___________

Peter used to work as a journalist for a local newspaper.

What does the passage mainly discuss?

Mike an Joe are talking about transport in the future.

- Mike: “Do you think there will be pilotless planes?”

– Joe: “_____”

We truly respected our father and always _______ by his rule.

There were inconsiderate amounts of money wasted on large building projects. (underlined part that needs correction)

Tom denied _______ part in the fighting at school.

The word “venue” in paragraph 4 is closet meaning to _______?

It ______ Sue that you saw last night. She’s abroad with her family.

You looked exhausted. I think you’ve _______ more than you can handle.

What could be the most suitable title for the passage?

As far as I’m concerned, it was the year 2007 that Vietnam joined the World Trade Organization. (underlined part that needs correction)

The phrase “negative publicity” in paragraph 2 most likely means _______.

According to paragraph 3, the salesman _______.

(23)___________

If Paul _______ a job now, he wouldn’t be so unhappy.

Your brother hardly talks to anyone, _______?

(22)___________

At first, no one believed she was a pilot, but her documents lent colour to her statements. (underlined words OPPOSITE in meaning with)