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:

My parents’ warnings didn’t deter me from choosing the job of my dreams.

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

Mr. Tanaka decided to resign, because a significant drop in customer satisfaction has had an adverse impact on sales…………

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

One responsibility of the staff assistant is tosort incoming mail,________it so that only pertinent information is sent to the director.

I do not understand what these results ______.

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

Please note that any changes to your reservation should be made at least three days prior to your............... at the hotel.

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

You may find that jogging is detrimental to your health rather than beneficial

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

In the decade ------- it was founded, Liu and Wang Corporation has become a legend in creative advertising. 

A notice __________ today's special events is posted on the bulletin board. 

My brother is interested in doing                     research.

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

The reporter’s weekly review on Hollywood stars and gossip was the network’s most popular show.

Today many species of plant and animal are in ________ of extinction.
 

They had a __________ discussion on biology last night. 

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.

Mahayana Buddhism is the main religion in China, Japan, Korea, and much of Vietnam.

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.
(10)...............

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

In April, Peterson’s Garden Store will hold ……… sessions on gardening basics.

Fast………….in computer technology have made it possible for the public to access a second-to-none amount of news and information.

In summary, for most visitors, the Japanese are _______ and difficult to understand.

Following the visit to your production facility in Hong Kong next week, we………….a comprehensive factory automation program to meet your company's needs.

A long time ago, this part of the town used to be a place where people came to relax and get away from their stress. Although this was …............... a shelter for people to escape, it has now become a chaotic and noisy market area.

Choose the best answer A, B, C or D that best completes each sentence: The film star wore dark glasses in order not to ____  recognized.

(John Fitzgerald Kennedy 1917-1963) the 35th us President (1961-1963). He was the country's youngest president and the first Roman Catholic ever ____ (1) ____, He was___(2)____known informally as Jack Kennedy and JFK. His wife was Jackie Kennedy. He won a medal for____(3)____during World War II, and was elected to the us House of Representatives (1947-1953) and then___(4)___ the us Senate (1952-1960).
Kennedy's greatest success___ (5) ___President was in___ (6) ___the Cuban missile crisis and his worst failure was over the Bay of Pigs incident. He worked ____ (7) ____his brother, US Attorney General Robert Kennedy, to support the civil rights___ (8) ___. He was murdered in Dallas, probably by Lee Harvey Oswald, in one of the most shocking events in us history. Some people believe that others were responsible for his murder, but ___ (9) ___has ever been___(10)___proved. Kennedy's book, Profiles in Courage (1956), won a Pulitzer Prize.
"And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you - ask what you can do for your country."
John F Kennedy
(7)........................