Since civilization began, gold is regarded as a symbol of power and wealth.
A.is
B.as
C.power
D.wealth

Nowadays women don't spend much time doing housework no longer.
A.women
B.much
C.doing
D.no longer

The effects of cigarette has been proved to be extremely harmful.
A.has
B.proved
C.to be
D.harmful

This is the first time I tried to play badminton.
A.This
B.first
C.tried
D.play

Exercise 3: Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
A.possession
B.dissolve
C.dessert
D.pessimistic

Exercise 12: Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Sorry, I can’t come to your party. I am snowed under with work at the moment.
A.fond of
B.fond of
C.free from
D.relaxed about

Exercise 12: Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
They haven’t reached agreement on the official songs of the 27th Sea Games.
A.formal
B.uncertified
C.informal
D.approved

Exercise 11: Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
_______ school fees may discourage many students from attending university.
A.Raising
B.Improving
C.Gaining
D.Receiving

Exercise 11: Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Susan will graduate in June _______ she submits her dissertation on time.
A.otherwise
B.unless
C.supposing
D.provided

Exercise 11: Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
We had a(n) ________ opportunity to train with the best coach.
A.unique
B.once
C.only
D.lone