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:

I received housing benefit when I was unemployed.

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

I don’t have to get up until ten o’clock tomorrow - what a____________!

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:

Try to eliminate fatty foods from your diet.

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

The last shipment was refused by the buyer  damage that occurred while the  product was in transit.

The tourist industry is (1) ……. to be the largest industry. Before 1950 one million people travelled abroad each year but by the 1900s the figure (2) ….. to 400 million every year. (3) …… large numbers of tourists, however, are beginning to cause problems. For example, in the Alps the skiers are destroying the mountains they came to enjoy. Even parts of Mount Everest in the Himalayas are reported to be covered (4) ….. old tins, tents, and food that have been (5) ……
But at a time when we have (6) ….. freedom to travel than ever before, more and more people are asking how they can enjoy their holidays (7) ….. causing problems by spoiling the countryside. Now there is a new holiday (8) …… called "Holidays That Don't Cost The Earth". It tells you (9) ….. you can help the tourist industry by asking your travel agent the right questions (10) ……... you go on holiday.
(1)...............

Choose the best option among A, B, C or D that best completes each sentence: New teachers have to ….. the respect of their students.

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

I’m sure the earth will have very few resources left____________.

Because the federal government provides only limited funds to schools, individual school districts ______ on funds from local property taxes to meet the vast majority of public schools tend to reflect the financial capabilities of the communities in which they are located.

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:

Nobody knows the origin of the Vietnamese long dress. There was no evidence about where and when it appeared.

Choose the best answer to complete the sentence below.

_______ the dance, Jerry said good-bye to his girlfriend.

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.
(8).......................

Choose the best answer:

You have to pay extra if you take too ............. with you.

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

The elevators in the north wing will be closed ________ for maintenance next  week.

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

Visitors are asked to turn off their electronic devices when……… the laboratory.

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 number of rhinos is in steady decline. There are fewer rhinos than ever before.

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

The full report on the company’s budget decisions will not be available until the end of the week, but a_________memo will be issued sometime today.

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

My favourite Greece_____________is stuffed tomatoes.

- Help me with this! - ________

Melanie was the only person __________ a letter of thanks.

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

New patients should arrive fifteen minutes before their scheduled appointment time to allow….......... time to complete any paperwork.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.

The (A) moment I was seeing (B) him, I realized (C) I had met (D) him somewhere before.