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:

My cousin tends to look on the bright side in any circumstance.

The word "motivate"  is closest in meaning to ____.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

He is an honest man. You can rely on him to do a good job.

 She has just bought a new bicycle, ………… she? 

More than a billion people all over the world are under the threat of desert ............................

All applicants must ............... a full CV with their job application before October 1st .

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: 

Since her parents’ death, she has been brought up by her uncle.

My binoculars were not actually broken, they just needed______ .

Would you like to………………some tea?

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks. 
Despite the wealth of information campaigns telling people about global warming and its causes, most people have (23) _______to realize how severe the problem is. Coming climate changes could alter as much as one third of plant and animal habitats by the end of the 22nd century. These changes could in (24) ____ cause widespread extinctions among plant and animal species around the globe. 
Coastal and island habitats are perhaps in the greatest danger (25) _______ they face the combined threats of warming oceans and rising sea levels. As habitats change, many animals will come under intense pressure to find more suitable homes for themselves. Mass (26) ____ of at least some animals are certainly to be expected, but the fact remains that many animals will simply not be able to move fast enough. 
Such dire predictions may sound alarmist, but they are based on the rather moderate estimate that the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere will double by 2100. Many scientists believe, however, that this figure is actually very conservative, and they claim that a tripling is far more realistic. If they are (27) ____, the effects on nature will be even more dramatic

Coastal and island habitats are perhaps in the greatest danger (25) _______ they face the combined threats of warming oceans and rising sea levels

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

Choose the correct answer in each sentence.

------ the deposit for the apartment has been paid, the tenant can move in immediately.

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 team tried for many years to win the competition and they finally brought it off.

Choose the best answer:
Athletes need to have a higher _________ of protein and vitamins in order to stay heathy

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: 

"Be quick! We must speed up if we don’t want to miss the flight. "

All his plans for starting his own business fell ______.

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He likes ................ part in sports, so he joins the football team of the school. 

....................... laws and regulations which impose restrictions on any rights should be revised to comply with international law.

Many modern medicines are derived _______ plants and animals.

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The red dress is ______________ than the blue dress.

I phoned the company, who ....................  me that my goods had been delivered.