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: 

Southeast Asia is a region of diverse cultures.

Everybody was pleased with the _____. 

Without the help of labour-saving devices such as the washing machine, and the microwave, our parents ________ very busy all day long.

As you come to each town, however small, you will see a sign which states the name of the town and how many inhabitants does it have.

Choose the best answer:
Our center has a lot of ______.

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

Sales of domestically built cars dropped by 10.2 percent in December , reflecting a somewhat__________demand than expected.

Many automobile factories have found that human operators work more effective than automated ones in regard to flexible decision making

How to protect children web fans from unsuitable material online while (1) ________ them to use the Internet has long been discussed in the U.S.
For some parents, the Internet can seem like a jungle, filled with danger for their children. But jungles contain wonders as well as hazard and with good guides, some education, and a few precautions, the wilds of the Internet can be safely (2) ________. "Kids have to be online. If we tell our kids they can't (3) ________ the Internet, we're cutting them off from their future," said an expert. 
Most kids have started to use search engines. Many of them are great for finding tons of interesting Internet sites, and they can also (4) ________ places where you might not want your kids to go. There are search engines (5) ________ just for kids. A certain software contains only sites that have been selected as safe. The most popular way to limit access would be to use what is known as a "content screener". But this can't be wholly (6)________, and the best thing parents can do is to talk to their kids and let them know what is OK or not OK to see or do on the Internet. Another way is that mum or dad is nearby when the child is surfing the Internet. 
A few other tips: - Don't put the PC in a child's room but keep it in an area where mum or dad can keep (7)________ things. That also makes the Internet more of a family activity.
- Ask your child (8) ________ he or she has been doing and about any friends they make online.
- Tell your child not to give on-line strangers (9) ________ information, especially like address and phone number.
- And tell your children never to talk to anyone they meet online over the phone, send them anything, accept anything from them or agree to meet with them (10) ________ you go along.
(8)............................

The man to  .............  we have just talked is the Director General

Any employees who are...................... late or absent from work may be subject to disciplinary actions, regardless of their position.

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

According to the report , the company ‘s six refineries were all operating  at or near___________as of March 31.

Choose the best answer.

The postman will deliver newspaper next week. => Newspaper _______ by the postman next week.

We are sorry to announce that we will not . ............any credit cards starting next year since a cash deposit is required.

Choose the letter A, B, C or D to complete the sentences."The Internet was born _________scientists attempted to connect the Defence Network to other satellite networks in in order to exchange information."

Choose the best option  A, B, C or D that best completes each sentence. "He was my …….. tutor at university."

Choose the best answer

Students need a card ______ restricted areas such as residences and labs.

Andy: “Let me drive you home” – Mrs Phuong: “ ...............    ”

Not until a monkey is several years old  ........... to exhibit sign of independence from its mother.

The belief that a man in his early twenties ought to have a firm occupational choice reflects .................. that development is complete by the end of adolescence.

Tom: "I'm sorry. I won't be able to come." Mary. "_____" 

Florida, named by the Spanish exploration Ponce de Leon, is one of the fastest growing states in the United States.