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:

Before the earthquake hit the area,many minor tremors were felt.

Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C, or D) that best fits each space in the following passage.
UNICEF was created in 1946 to help bring food and medicine to children who suffered during World War II in Europe. It began as a temporary agency, but became a permanent part of the United Nations in 1953 (1)_______ the need for its services around the world. UNICEF's primary concern is to help governments of developing countries improve the quality of life for (2)________ one billion children. UNICEF's main office is in the United Nations offices in New York City, but it also has more than 40 offices and 100 programs (3)_______. In 1965, UNICEF won the Nobel Peace Prize for its work helping children and building brighter future. UNICEF works with governments to provide three kinds of services. First, UNICEF plans and develops programs in developing countries. These programs serve the community (4)_______ providing health care, information about nutrition, basic education, and safe water and sanitationThen UNICEF trains people to work in these programs. UNICEF also provides supplies and equipment that (5)_______ the programs to work.
(3).........................

After the accident, the police informed the victim's next of ...............

Tom learned to play _________ violin when he was at university.

 Everyone has a number of …….., but no one has many true friends.

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:

 After a grueling and busy week at work, the stillness of the river reminded Lara of the silence.

Identify the one underlined word or phrase —A,B,C or D – that must be changed for the sentence to be correct: 

Should children received early injections against diseases, they might have a lower risk of infection in late preschool and early school age.

Did Mr. Tan_______the class while Miss Fiona was ill in hospital?

That problem is _______ them. We can't make _______ our mind yet.

We are looking forward                    her again.

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

Though built almost five hundred years ago, the church remained practically intact.

Only professionals can identify different ................. of natural light.

Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. 

Travel writer Arthur Chaplin will give a short presentation tomorrow  _________  the trip described in his new book, Walking in Peru.

1 thought you said she was going away the next Sunday, ............  ?

If you inherited a million pounds, what ..............  with the money?

I’m sorry, I forgot to tell you the guests drink only water, so you really  ...........  all that wine. But don’t worry, we’ll keep it for your birthday party.

This morning traffic was ___ by an accident outside the town hall.

They are building a new Bihighway around the city.

The house felt terribly cold  ............  the fact that the central heating had been on all day.

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.

 According to present law, the authorities can give poachers a severe punishment.

The AIDS _______ continues to spread around the world. Up to 4,000 people are infected with the HIV virus every single day.