It is crucial that urban people not look down on rural areas.

Reading ___________ an integral role in enhancing knowledge and relaxing.

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.

The fire brigade responded to the scene instantly upon receiving the emergency call.

She ________ 20 pounds out of the bank every Monday.

It is important to raise the people’s _________ of environmental conservation.

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

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 the following question.

My parents always disapproved of my smoking. They even told me once it would stop me growing taller.

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.

Lisa is now in two minds whether or not to take a gap year after leaving high school.

George took an eager look at the _____ meal, which everyone was looking forward to, and sat down with the rest of the family. 

Mary is very_______ and caring. - I think she would make a good nurse.

Throughout his childhood, he suffered from ______ illnesses.

Every time he opens his mouth, he immediately regrets what he said. He is always putting his foot in his mouth.

Van Gogh suffered from depression _______ by overwork and ill-health.

I_______ George on my way home.

My uncle was _______ ill last summer; however, fortunately, he is now making a slow but steady recovery.

You can ask Matin anything about history. He actually has quite a good _____ for facts.

The cyclist was riding so erratically that the driver had to _____ to avoid hitting him. 

This is especially important in the age of globalisation, where countries face a daunting challenge to preserve their own cultural identities.

When you get to the motorway, follow the _____ for London.

The neighbours do not consider him quite _____ as most evenings he awakens them with his drunken singing.

All his companies had been successful and he was known to be ________ rich.