OPPOSITE 

 The consequences of the typhoon were disastrous due to the lack of precautionary measures.

     A. damaging                 B. severe                       C. physical                    D. beneficial

CLOSEST

The cultural life of New Orleans is a synthesis of contributions by both black and white.

     A. product                    B. demonstration          C. reflection                  D. combination

CLOSEST

Marry is always making a mountain out of the molehill.

     A. exaggerating            B. extravagant              C. squandering              D. overextending

Bara: “There is a big event in our school at weekend”
Harry: “_______________”

     A. I’m looking forward it                                   B. I couldn’t agree with you more

     C. How much?                                                   D. It’s terrible

: Mr Tan: “Why did you ride your bike today?”
Anna: “__________________”

     A. I am so busy

     B. Don’t mention it

     C. It’s more economical than driving my car

     D. Don’t worry

Old Mr Brown’s condition looks very serious and it is doubtful if he will ________ .

     A. pull through             B. pull up                      C. pull back                   D. pull down

Marrying into such a rich family had always been _______ his wildest dreams.

     A. under                        B. above                        C. over                          D. beyond

Peter makes a good ________ from his freelance work.

     A. profession                B. job                            C. living                        D. earnings

We received thousands of letters, ________ asked for an omnibus of the drama.

     A. half of them             B. half of whom           C. half of which            D. half of that

____________ returns.

     A. terrible                      B. what a long time      C. so long                      D. many happy