These projects have proved to be very effective in dealing with global climate change, which was considered an insoluble problem in the first 30 years of this century.

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) of the following question

There has been a hot debate among the scientists relating to the pros and cons of using robotic probes to study distant objects in space.

I have decided to buy that house. I won’t change my mind _________what you say.

Only thoroughly unpleasant people leave the ______ of their picnics to spoil the appearance of the countryside.

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

Call for me at any time that _____ you. 

Carlos was ………. the first prize in the essay competition.

The thief was _____ to prison for two years.

The Freephone 24 Hour National Domestic Violence Helpline is a national service for women experiencing domestic violence, their family, friends, colleagues and others calling on their behalf.

A reduction in the amount of paperwork has been proposed in an attempt to ease the ____________on busy teachers.

All the _______had excellent academic credentials.

Hey, have you watched the extensive ________ of sporting events on Star Channel this afternoon?

Rita is not _________ of doing this work - she should change her class.

They decided to leave the waiter a big ______ because the food and service had been excellent.

All too ______ it was time to go back to school after the glorious summer holidays.

As it was getting late, the boys decided to____ the campfire and crept into their sleeping bags.

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

I hate ____ newspapers; they're just full of gossip, scandal and lies!

The gangster ____ at his helpless victim and put a cigarette just out of reach.

The profit has now ________ towards the point where it nearly doubled.

He may be shy now, but he will soon come out of his__________ when he meets the right girl.