Mr. Pike held his wife's hands and talked urgently to her in a low voice, but there didn't seem to be any response. (Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.)

High in the sky a _____ of birds was flying southward.

It was a difficult tune, but we never gave up hope. (Tìm từ đồng nghĩa)

He was determined to give his family a secure and solid _______.

Be quiet! It’s rude to ______ people when they are speaking.

I put your keys in the drawer _______ they cannot get lost.

One of Vietnamese traditions is a belief in _______ families and in preserving their cultures.

Dave has a good______of humor.

Some whales migrate into warm waters to bear their.............

The police must now ______ escaped convict in the surrounding counties.

The new car at the motor-show was a very _______ shape.

My employer’s ______ of my work does not matter to me at all.

She is leaving her husband because she cannot ______ his bad temper any longer.

 This young tree could not have been damaged by accident: I believe it was done __________.

Our actions express our love more than any words can do.

Spies may have a number of _____ names and papers.

It is parents' duty and responsibility to _______ hands to take care of their children and give them a happy home.

The room was so quiet that she could hear the _____ of her heart.

..................is the beach? - Only five minutes' walk.

 I washed this dress and the colour _____.

 The old lady couldn’t ____ because she had rheumatism.