Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.
“What’s the matter? You don’t look very well.” – “I feel a little _____.”
A.out of the blue
B.out of order
C.under the weather
D.under a cloud

The nominating committee always meet behind closed doors, lest its deliberations become known prematurely.
A.privately
B.safely
C.publicly
D.dangerously

Strongly advocating healthy foods, Jane doesn’t eat any chocolate.
A.denying
B.supporting
C.advising
D.impugning

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
The guards were ordered to get to the king’s room on the double.
A.in a large number
B.very quickly
C.on the second floor
D.every two hours

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
The first few days at university can be very daunting, but with determination and positive attitude, freshman will soon fit in with the new environment.
A.interesting
B.memorable
C.serious
D.depressing

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following question.
Vietnam U23 made not only Asia but also Europe keep a close eye on them. They _____ internationally.
A.have made headlines
B.had made headlines
C.have done headlines
D.did headlines

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following question.
The doctor _____ the cut on my knee and said it had completely healed up.
A.looked into
B.researched
C.examined
D.investigated

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following question.
“This room is filled with smoke”. “Yes, this is a ____ room.”
A.smoke-filled
B.smoke-filling
C.filling-smoke
D.smoking-filled

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following question.
Many young people have objected to _____ marriage, which is decided by the parents of the bride and groom.
A.sacrificed
B.contractual
C.agreed
D.shared

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following question.
She could _____ in the garden when we came around, which would explain why she didn’t hear the bell.
A.work
B.be working
C.have worked
D.have been working