Sunglasses protect you from the ____ of the sun.

 

I _____ in the waiting room when I heard someone_____ me.  

They say that many people are homeless after the tsunami.

Our team could have defended the AFC U23 Championship title  ............  the severe weather condition.

_______, the more terrible the terrorism will become.

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: 

Several chapters of Joan Steer’s book describe illegitimate gambling activities in California in the 1970s.

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:

The 1908 Siberian meteorite explosion brought about considerable depletion of the northern hemisphere's ozone layer.

In the USA the first stage of compulsory education____ as elementary education.

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.
(4).........................

Choose the correct answer among A, B, C or D that best completes each sentence:  The new mayor will bring ……. a change in local government policies.

The band is planning to go on ............. in Europe and Asia next year.

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

We are having ________ terrible weather which is quite strange. Usually ______ weather in UK is not this bad.  

Marie Curie, .....................  , was awarded a Nobel Prize for her work.

Someone left the messages,  ...........  ?

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

Clifton Oil and Gas's annual sales are showing great  _____________  compared to last year, when profits were disappointing.

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

The public speaking course presents trainees with opportunities  _________  themselves in front of a group.

I have been looking for this book for months, and  ________ I have found it.

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:

Scientists warn of the impending extinction of many species of plants and animals.

Choose the best answer:
Tom refuses …………………… his address.

A skilled _______ will help candidates feel relaxed.

Why don't you call the …….. if the lights don't work?