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

The old houses were__________ down to make way for a block of flats.

He president has failed to_______ the two most important social issues of our time.

The SEA GAMES is a ____________ multi-sport event involving participants from the current 11 countries of Southeast Asia.

The problem of_______ in big cities, which stems from uncontrolled migration from rural areas.

The authority has made a lot of great efforts ________ endangered species.

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 each of the following questions.

She was brought up in a well-off family. She can’t understand the problems we are facing.

The operation of the newly constructed plants is likely to lead to _________ environmental consequences.

Professor Berg was very interested in the diversity of cultures all over the world.

Normally he is rather _____ but sometimes he talks freely about himself.

I may look half asleep, but I can assure you I am ______ awake.

She studies many magazines and books about fashion, entertaining and correct social behaviour as she wants to appear ______.

Your annual ____ to the Social Club is now due.

I wish today ................ my birthday.

A ______ from the local paper asked for details of the accident.

We were ________ a mile of our destination when we ran out of petrol.

I’ve been on _____ nine since I heard that I passed the exam.

Silence __________ the theatre as the audience awaited the opening curtain with expectation and excitement.

Many young people in rural areas don't want to spend their lives on the farm like ______ parents.

The job requires certain _________. You have to be good at operating computers and dealing with people.

As it was dark, he _____ his toe against the tableleg.