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: 

Indifferent to hunting or wrestling or drinking, Bill, who likes to read, is thoughtful and gentle.

A.    B. C. D. 

 

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My grandmother ........ this picture for a week and she .......it.

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Mr Power said he ........... to see James immediately.

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

It is your________to notify the library if your name or address changes.

Tam is very __________ with his school result.

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: 

The play is tolerably amusing, but it is let down by the actor’s weak performance.

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.

 I find horror films really __________. 

I don't like those trousers, no matter how …………………….. they are.

Choose the underlined part that needs correction: 

We have interviewed many people who is interested in the job we have been advertising in the trade newsletter that is distributed so widely.

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

Many residents  of Alston have expressed…............. to the construction of a new warehouse complex near Fieldspring Lake.

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:

Reaching 35 and obviously aging, Jane has to make up her mind on her future very soon.

 I … a film for two years up to now.

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

In addition, she………..the Regional Vice President  in the day-to-day operations of this rapidly  growing operation.

Choose the best option among A, B, C or D that best completes each sentence:  Mai usually spends one hour _____ to work every day.

Meanwhile, to ______ respect for their customs, it would flatter them to offer a slight bow when being introduced.

The point of Phobia Awareness Week is to highlight the difficulties that many people face in everyday situations. It is important to (1) _____ between a fear and a phobia. It's (2)______usual for all of us to have our own peculiar fears, for example being anxious around snakes or nervous about flying. However, only a very small proportion of US actually have a phobia of these things. When these fears begin to (3) _____ you embarrassment or you feel that your life is being disrupted then you would be wise to (4)_____ treatment for what could potentially be a phobia. By far the most (5) _____ phobia and potentially the most disruptive is agoraphobia. The word derives from Greek and (6) _____ means 'fear of the marketplace' but we apply it today to describe a distressing (7) ______ in which people avoid going outside because of the awful feelings of anxiety that arise. Treatment of phobias usually consists of the patient (8) _____ behavioural therapy during which they gradually get used to being near the object or the situation that causes them fear. Drugs may be (9) _____ to treat anxiety and many people opt for alternative therapy such as acupuncture or hypnosis to help them come to (10) _____ with their fear and conquer it.
(2)....................

The development of open learning, ______ it possible to study when it is convenient for the students, has increased the opportunities available to many people.

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.
(5).......................

The technicians…………tested all air-conditioning units to ensure that the cooling system is running smoothly.

Choose the best answer:

She has .............. provided a picnic lunch for us.