In the passage, the word "solitary" is closest in meaning to ___________ .
A.soulful
B.withdrawn
C.withheld
D.somber

Why is an anteater's tail compared to an arm?
A.To illustrate how it accords anteaters mobility.
B.To symbolize the humanity of anteaters.
C.To elaborate on anteaters' sensibility.
D.To indicate that anteaters are advanced animals.

In the passage, the word "anchors" is closest in meaning to _________ .
A.glues
B.attaches
C.drives
D.binds

In the passage, the word " offspring" is closest in meaning to __________ .
A.offing
B.offering
C.yearning
D.young

Dr. Frank Conrad's musical radio broadcasts in 1919 led Westinghouse open the first fully licensed commercial broadcasting system in the United States on November 2nd, 1920.
A.musical
B.open
C.licensed commercial broadcasting system
D.on November 2nd, 1920.

The manager requested that all staff ________ present at the meeting.
A.have been
B.be
C.were
D.are being

Southeast Asia is a region of diverse cultures.
A.various
B.adopted
C.respected
D.similar

__________ my colleagues has finished the report yet.
A.None of
B.Not any of
C.No
D.None

The phrase "paved the way" in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to ______ .
A.paid for
B.accumulated
C.resembled
D.supported

The word "it" in the third sentence of paragraph 2 refers to ________ .
A.growth
B.capital
C.resource
D.labour