Hardly are appeals allowed against the council’s decision.

     A. The council always allows appeals against its decisions.

     B. It’s too hard for the council to allow appeals against its decisions.

     C. The council rarely allows appeals against its decisions.

            D. Allowing appeals against its decisions is not good

: The secret to success is hard work.

     A. One must work hard to keep secrets.

     B. Working hard ensures success.

     C. One cannot succeed if he has secrets

     D. If you keep your work secret, you will succeed

You must have boiled the potatoes too long.

     A. The potatoes were not boiled long enough.

     B. It was not long before the potatoes were boiled.

     C. It was not necessary to boil the potatoes too long.

     D. You had to boil the potatoes too long

OPPOSITE

The motorist felt that the ticket for infraction was unwarranted.

     A. conscientious           B. justified                    C. inadvertent               D. inevitable

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