Câu IX:Mark the letterA,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to each of the following questions.
Câu 1: If interest rates are cut, the economic situation may improve.
A. A reduction in interest rates may improve the economic situation.
B. The economic situation won’t be better if interest rates are cut.
C. The economic situation may improve if we increase the interest rates.
D. There’s no doubt that the economic situation will improve as a result of the reduction in interest rates.
Câu 2: Impressed as we were by the new cinema, we found it rather expensive.
A. We were not impressed by the new cinema at all because it looked rather expensive.
B. The new cinema was more expensive than we expected.
C. We weren’t as much impressed by the new cinema’s look as its cost.
D. We were very impressed by the new cinema, but found it rather expensive.
Câu 3: With the help of new computer programs, we can solve many problems quickly and accurately.
A. The new computer programs are quick and accurate.
B. New computer programs have enabled us to solve many problems quickly and accurately.
C. We can solve problems quickly and accurately without computers.
D. New computer programs are not able to solve many problems quickly and accurately.
Câu 4: The meeting was put off because of pressure of time.
A. People wanted to get away, so the meeting began early.
B. The meeting is planned to start in a short time.
C. The meeting lasted much longer than usual.
D. There was not enough time to hold the meeting.
Câu 5: His dog is definitely not a bloodhound.
A. His dog smells definitely good.
B. His dog smells bad.
C. His dog cannot smell blood.
D. His dog smells badly.
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B.
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D.