We ________won the game if we had had a few more minutes.

 

I read the contract again and again _____ avoiding making spelling mistakes.
 

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 whole village was wiped out in the bombing raids.

I didn’t hear you come in last night. You ______ very quiet.

Thousands of species of animals and plants are ..................  and the number decreases each year.

In order to avoid boredom, the most important thing is to keep oneself  ................

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).......................

The Red Cross is an international organization that helps people who are suffering from the results of war, diseases or  .....................

Choose the correct answer in each sentence.

The human resources director asked for a complete ______________   of each staff member hired since January.

15,589 species (7,266 animal species and 8,323 plant species) are now considered _______ risk _______ extinction.

This pack contains posters and leaflets, which can be used to publicize the scheme, plus collection bags to encourage people to _____ a donation.

To Hoa, her father is the greatest person in the world and he always sets a good _______for her.

Indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

A Baby sea turtles are the most vulnerable when they leave their nests and make their way to the sea

She started the course two months ago but dropped _____ after only a month.

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:

Unless the two signatures are identical, the bank won’t honor the check.

You must ..................  allowances for him; he is not very healthy!

Choose the best answer:

 .................. clothes do you prefer, T-shirt or pullover?

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: 

Many parents may fail to recognize and respond to their children's needs until frustration explodes into difficult or uncooperative behaviour.

Choose the best answer:

They have some ............. students for the program.

Choose the correct response to each of the following exchanges. " Can I leave a message to Jim?" -"________"

In this quiz, you have the chance to ___ your wits against the most intelligent people in England.