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.

We have lived there for years and grown fond of the surroundings. That is why we do not want to leave.

He won’t ______ to buy some bread unless I tell him again.

Jack ____________ his best suit to make a good impression on his future in-laws.

The ______ from the forest fire could be seen ten miles away.

I bought a single ticket only on the bus, but my friend bought a _____ one.

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

He sends his _____ wishes for your future happiness.

The criminal was sentenced to death because of ____ of his crime.

We enjoy ___________ time together in the evening when the family members gather in the living room after a day of working hard.

His decision to invest in land in the developing holiday resort was a _____ one.

As the train pulled out of the station, I started to ______ to the man sitting opposite.

We expected him at eight, but he finally _______at midnight.

Once you have been accepted as a pupil or student at the school or college, it's against the law for them to discriminate against you because of your religion or belief.

Janice ____________ some useful suggestions for the class extra-curricular activities.

Over the past 24 years, Vietnam has consistently considered ASEAN a foundation and one of top ____________ of its foreign policy.

He lost his _________ on hearing the new.

A smiling Princess Anne was attired in an aqua-blue hat and matching jacket, with white top.

I’m a great believer in the _____ of reading books and taking up a sport, which offer you both knowledge and healthy.

_______ does not exist yet, but scientists are working hard to create computers that can think like human beings.

Christine is a blind chef and a gifted writer. She’s very talented and ………….

There is real concern that food supplies will not be _____ to feed the increasing world population.