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:

This quartet of extraodinarily talented musicians generated a phenomenal number of pieces that won gold records.

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Don't leave paraffin heaters in a draught or where they're_______.

 I regret …... you that your application has been refused. 

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She cannot sing .................. but she can play the piano beautifully.

Don’t rush me; I hate having to make ____ decisions.

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Many teachers have devoted their lives to teaching, therefore teaching is not a well-paid job

The plot of the novel was exciting, but I didn’t find the  .................. very interesting.

During the time of economic reforms, the economy has grow  .................... with only a few major setbacks.

Sports organizations in Africa are giving their full support to the scheme which will help make the game more accessible to thousands of young people and could have a beneficial effect on the country's performance in future World Cup championships. People in Sheffield are,  ____, being asked to donate any football boots, astro boots or football trainers of any size to the scheme.

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She looked ...........  when she heard the ................  news. 

During the boss’s ............... his assistant took over.

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

The issue of pay rise will loom large at this year’s conference as it is what all the attendees want to mention.

The teacher likes her essay because it’s very ....................................... .

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They .................. him if they would come there the day after.

Unlike wood, paper, and fabric which tendency to disintegrate after being buried for many years, ceramics and glassware although easily broken, survive well in the ground.

Tony would have forgotten the appointment if I hadn’t ................ him.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 35 to 44.
In Korea, in former days the marriage between a man and woman represented the joining of two families, rather (35)_____ the joining of two individuals. The event (36)_____ Taerye (Great Ritual), and people from all over the village or neighborhood participated. The ceremonies and events surrounding the actual marriage were long and (37)_____ . Professional matchmakers paired up likely candidates for marriage, with the new couple often meeting for the first time at their wedding. The families considered many factors in the decision, consulting with fortune tellers for (38)_____ about the couple's future life together. During the Chosun period, people married (39)_____ their early teens, with the girl often being several years older than the boy. The groom usually traveled to the house of the bride for the ceremony, then stayed there for three days (40)_____ taking his new bride to his family's home. The actual ceremony involved many small rituals, with many bows and symbolic gestures. The (41)_____ were expected to control their emotions and remain somber. (42)_____ Koreans have kept several aspects of the traditional ceremony, most modern ceremonies resemble Western marriage ceremonies more than (43)_____ Korean ones. However, many folk villages and museums across the country regularly perform ceremonies to (44)_____ the traditions alive.
(38).......................

Choose the correct answer to complete the sentence. "Mary allows her children to stay up late ______ Saturday evenings."

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

She couldn’t believe when he told her his age. He looked so young but he was a good ten years older than her.

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:

It was apparent from her face that she was really upset.

 The pen and paper ……………… on the desk