: “Why don’t you ask your boss for a rise?” he asked me

     A. He advised me to ask my boss for a rise

     B. He suggested asking my boss for a rise

     C. He asked me why I didn’t ask my boss for a rise

     D. He wanted to know whether I wished for a rise from my boss

OPPOSITE

It is widely known that the excessive use of pesticides is producing a detrimental effect on the local groundwater.

     A. useless                      B. harmless                   C. fundamental             D. damaging

OPPOSITE

His boss has had enough of his impudence, and doesn’t want to hire him any more.

     A. respect                      B. agreement                 C. obedience                 D. rudeness

CLOSEST

The repeated commercials on TV distract many viewers from watching their favourite films.

     A. advertisements         B. contests                    C. businesses                 D. economics

CLOSEST

E-cash cards are the main means of all transactions in a cashless society.

     A. cash-starved             B. cash-strapped           C. cash-in-hand             D. cash-free

Jane: “I think I am going to miss the train”

Jenny: “_________ you to the station if you like”

     A. I would take            B. I am taking               C. I’ll take                     D. I’m going to take

Charles: “Thanks so much for looking after the children!”

Lisa: “__________________”

     A. That’s all right. Anytime                               B. I’m fine, thanks

     C. Of course, not                                               D. That sounds nice

A good friend should _________ you whatever happens.

     A. be in favor of           B. take after                  C. stand by                    D. bring around

There is a huge amount of _______ associated with children’s TV shows today.

          A. merchandising B. manufacturing C. sales        D. produce

Such ________________ that we didn’t want to go home.

     A. was a beautiful flower display                      B. beautiful flower display was

          C. a beautiful flower display was        D. a beautiful flower display