Choose the word/phrase that has the CLOSEST meaning to the underlined one.
The 1923 earthquake in Japan killed about 200,000 people and left countless wounded and homeless.
A.imprisoned
B.poor
C.suffered
D.injured

The AIDS _______ continues to spread around the world. Up to 4,000 people are infected with the HIV virus every single day.
A.treatment
B.damage
C.tsunami
D.epidemic

Henri Davison, president of the American Red Cross war Committee proposed forming a federation of these National Societies.
A.suggested
B.dedicated
C.carried
D.took

Fifty per cent of road accidents results in head injuries.
A.causes
B.examines
C.heals
D.treats

The mission statement of the International Movement as formulated in the "Strategy 2010" document of the Federation is to improve the lives of vulnerable people by mobilizing the power of humanity.
A.weak and unprotected
B.poor and disabled
C.deaf and mute
D.wealthy and famous

At any competition, everyone is ________.
A.common
B.the same
C.equal
D.significant

Choose the word/phrase that has the CLOSEST meaning to the underlined one.
Not all women can do two jobs well at the same time: rearing children and working at office.
A.giving a birth
B.educating
C.taking care of
D.homemaking

Western women are more ________ than Asian women.
A.independently
B.depend
C.independent
D.dependent

Many of young people between the ages of 16 and 18 who are neither in education nor ________ are in danger of wasting their lives.
A.ability
B.power
C.nature
D.employment

Women's status ________ in different countries and it depends on the cultural beliefs.
A.varies
B.fixes
C.establishes
D.employs