If the wall weren’t so high, I _____    it up to take my ball down.

I would not have read your diary if you _    it in such an obvious place.

The doctor wants to know the symptoms of a wasp sting, so he tries   ..........  by one.

It is imperative that the world _    to find a solution to global warming.

The runners broke into a ______ a few hundred yards from the finish.

Fish, poultry, beans or nuts ........... half of their dinner plate.

My …. are so strong that the word “love” can’t describe them.

Vietnamese athletes performed_______ and won a lot of gold medals. 

Today the move away from rigid rules makes it much easier (1) ________ the right way to behave because there are fewer out and out ‘wrongs’. Of course there are still a few situations where inflexible rules (2) ________, although these are mainly concerned with official functions. But nine times out of ten, the way you choose to behave is (3) ________ you, with one very important proviso: that you keep firmly in (4)________ the basis (5)________ etiquette has grown up; in other words, the need always to consider other people's feelings first. 
Some people, for instance, are very informal and outgoing by (6) ________, while others prefer to be more reserved and formal. Younger people tend to be less formal than their parents. Habits can (7) ________ in different parts of the country. Behaviour which may be commonplace in the capital - like arriving later than the stated time - can often be unconventional (8) ________. Just remember the basic rule of consideration for others, and when in doubt, follow the example of those around you. Etiquette is a skill that is easily learned and it brings the benefits of other people's appreciation whenever you (9) ________ in practice. It's a pleasure to spend time with people who are reliably courteous and (10) ________; it's also pleasant to feel that you will always know what to do or say in any circumstances, mundane or extraordinary
(5).....................

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

We are now a 24/7 society where shops and services must be available all hours.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions: 

The trouble with Frank is that he never turns up on time for the meeting.

Choose the correct option:

Water polo is_____________ than swimming.

Only because he had to support his family ________to leave school early. 

When a player of a team commits a direct free kick offence inside their penalty area or off the field as part of play as outlined in Laws 12 and 13, the opposing team will be given a_____________.

Identify the error in each sentence: The sculptor (A) John Rogers produced many replica (B) of his (C) bronze statues (D)

I am sorry, but we have to ______ the discussion. We have no more time.

Linda wishes she _____her car.

Choose the correct answer to complete each following sentence by circling A, B, C or D. 

The corporate fitness center is equipped -------fourteen stationary bicycles.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions: 

Though many scientific breakthroughs have resulted from mishaps, it has taken brilliant thinkers to recognize their potential.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word/phrases SIMILAR in meaning to the underlined vvord(s) in each of the following questions.

 Ponce de Leon searched in vain for a means of rejuvenating the aged.

Every country has its (1) _________ traditions, some of which have existed for centuries. In my opinion, we should do everything possible to preserve them.
Some people think that in today's high-tech world traditional celebrations are too old-fashioned and (2) _________ to our lives. However, (3) _________ such as Carnival, are important, as they bring communities together and make us think about other people and not just computers. 
(4) _________ argument against traditional festivals is that they are expensive to organise. To some extent this is true, particularly when there are firework (5) _________ or parades. On the other hand, it is a small price to pay for brightening up our lives with entertainment and colour. (6) _________, celebrations like the 'Fallas' in my home town of Valencia (7) _________ many tourists and their money.
Finally, although I agree that some traditional customs (8) _________ their original significance, they can provide an opportunity for us to learn about our past. For example, Bonfire Night teaches British children about a particular period of their country's history.
To conclude, traditional celebrations are (9) _________ great pleasure and interest, and they are certainly (10) _________ keeping.
(8)...............