His work ______ new ground in the treatment of cancer. It is now giving many cancer victims hope of complete recovery.

She was ________ out of 115 applicants for the position of managing Director.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word inthe following question

The International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List is a comprehensive catalogue of the conservation status of species.

I am not used to the cold weather here, so I need to have a heating system ______.

According to Cindy, our aidience are ………. stories about celebrities and famous people.

Having so many hobbies in common, Ted and Nick got on like a(n) ____________ on fire.

The _________ prices of property in big cities may deter people on low incomes from owning a house there.

I’m trying to_______ the amount of sugar I eat.

Polar explorers have to be extremely _____ to endure the climate and other hardships. 

I finally __________ the cold that I had had all week.

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

A reduction in the amount of paperwork has been proposed in an attempt to ease the ____________on busy teachers.

The construction work was carried out by the local contractor.

I’m not really ill, but I have a _____ headache.

They hope to _______ a cure for the disease.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

The palace was badly damaged by fire, but was eventually restored to its original splendor.

The man standing on the edge of the roof _____ slightly and nearly fell. 

What are the ……...of that country? - I think it is some kinds of cheese and sauces.

She's a down-to-earth woman with no pretensions.

All the _______had excellent academic credentials.

With so many daily design resources, how do you stay up-to-date with technology without spending too much time on it?