Almost half of turtles and tortoises are known to be threatened with ____.

 

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Mary ................. write to me last year.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions:

We'd better speed up if we want to get there in time.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 35 to 44.
In Korea, in former days the marriage between a man and woman represented the joining of two families, rather (35)_____ the joining of two individuals. The event (36)_____ Taerye (Great Ritual), and people from all over the village or neighborhood participated. The ceremonies and events surrounding the actual marriage were long and (37)_____ . Professional matchmakers paired up likely candidates for marriage, with the new couple often meeting for the first time at their wedding. The families considered many factors in the decision, consulting with fortune tellers for (38)_____ about the couple's future life together. During the Chosun period, people married (39)_____ their early teens, with the girl often being several years older than the boy. The groom usually traveled to the house of the bride for the ceremony, then stayed there for three days (40)_____ taking his new bride to his family's home. The actual ceremony involved many small rituals, with many bows and symbolic gestures. The (41)_____ were expected to control their emotions and remain somber. (42)_____ Koreans have kept several aspects of the traditional ceremony, most modern ceremonies resemble Western marriage ceremonies more than (43)_____ Korean ones. However, many folk villages and museums across the country regularly perform ceremonies to (44)_____ the traditions alive.
(39).......................

Having adequate funding is crucial throughout the learning process.

It is important for high school students to acquire necessary living skills to live independently

Nobody took any  .................. of the warning and they went swimming in the contaminated water.

Action movies may have a negative .............. on children.

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We believe the new program will be .............. to everyone.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions:

The minister came under fire for his rash decision to close the factory.

Indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

At the moment it is difficult to assess the extent of the damage that his company has caused to the environment.

I should leave here. I don’t want to  .................. my welcome.

Choose the correct answer in each sentence.

Those planning to join the historic district tour are asked to be __________   the center's reception area at 8 A.M. tomorrow.

Choose the correct answer to each of the following questions. "The overall profit that the continent ______ a year can be estimated to 25 million USD."

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined bold word(s) in each of the following questions: 

The issue of pay rise will loom large at this year’s conference as it is what all the attendees want to mention.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined bold word(s) in each of the following questions: 

Did she get the better of you in the argument?

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The red dress is ______________ than the blue dress.

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We have to employ extra staff to deal with the increased workload.

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Susan studied very well, ........... she could pass the exam easily.

15,589 species (7,266 animal species and 8,323 plant species) are now considered _______ risk _______ extinction.

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Our parents join hands to give us a nice house and a happy home