The forecast has revealed that the world’s reserves of fossil fuel will have ________ by 2015.

He grew very angry when he realized how he had been _____ out of his money.

He lost his _____ when the policeman stopped him. 

She ______ her hand over the material, enjoying the smooth silky feeling of its surface.

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

He left in such a hurry that I ______ had time to thank him.

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 students felt more confident to enter the competition thanks to the encouraging words from their teacher.

We all regard pollution as a.......... matter to human beings.

Up to now, ASEAN has got ten _____________.

Peter is disappointed at not getting the job, but he will ______ it soon.

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.

When I was going shopping yesterday, I accidentally met one of my old friends in high school.

__________ is the one that watches a game or match closely with the aim of ensuring that the rules are legally obeyed.

Do you know how many countries __________ part in the sporting event?

He began to take politics _____ only when he left school.

I haven’t got enough string to _____ up this parcel.

Although it is now redundant, the church continues to be used occasionally for worship.

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

The computer has had an enormous _________ on the way we work.

Jim didn't break the vase on ______, but he was still punished for his carelessness.

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

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.

He is a naughty boy who likes teasing and playing tricks on his classmates.