Choose the best option among A, B, C or D that best completes each sentence:  I would _____ on time if I hadn’t stopped at the post office.

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

In times of war, the Red Cross is dedicated to reducing the sufferings of wounded soldiers, civilians, and prisoners of war.

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Finishing his speech, ......... to make questions.

Stress is important. We all need a certain amount of it in order to (1)____fulfilling lives. However, if we have too much of it, it can have the opposite effect. Some people can tolerate greater (2) _____of stress than others, but most of us will (3)____at some time in our lives. It is, (4)____, a good idea to learn a few stress management techniques. Identifying the cause of the problem we have, so that we can (5)_____it more effectively, is one of the first steps towards reducing stress. The second thing is talking to a person you can trust, who will listen and, if necessary, give you some positive advice. Not only are smoking and drinking (6)____ to our health, they actually increase stress (7)____ than reduce it. So, next time you want to relax, instead of reaching for that glass of wine or a cigarette, have a warm bath or go for a walk. Walking has more than health (8)______. It helps you think more clearly, (9)______. Pets have calming influences on us, unless they make noise which irritates us. In fact, unwanted noises should be avoided as far as possible. On the other hand, laughter is one of the best ways to make yourself feel (10) _______better.
(4).......................

On a world-wide scale, forests help to slow down the effects of global warming by using up the gas known as carbon dioxide and giving _______ the oxygen we need to breathe.

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It is not ........ that he came first. He’s been working very hard.

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Guitarist Carlos Roldan……. his newest music at a fund-raising concert in Madrid last month.

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: 

This is a difficult topic. Please, explain it in plain language.

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He _________ to Hanoi ten days ago.

 For several years his ambition ....................to be a pilot. 

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This year's Weston Book Fair was not widely  publicized, but it was…...... very well attended.

He says the government must introduce tax incentives to encourage _______.

Among ASEAN's _______ greatest challenges are the integration of market diversity and the transitional economies of its member countries

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Upgrades to the order –tracking database will allow staff to process customer purchases more……….

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

The shop assistant was totally bewildered by the customer’s behavior.

______ Peter gets here, we will congratulate him.

The __________ retail price for the shoe polish is $3.99, roughly 25% lower than other shoe polishes currently on the market. 

The film was so __________ that they all saw it through. 

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In her latest article in Earthbound Science Journal, ecologist Mei Ling offers a ------ ----- review of Paul Winthrop's research on drought resistance. 

Choose the best answer from the four options given (A, B, C, or D) to complete each sentence.

Last week, local …. were forced to find alternative routes, due to fallen trees on route 309.

Integrating with _______ world's economy, ASEAN finds itself facing important opportunities and challenges