Choose the answer among A, B, C, D to complete each of the sentences below:
After convincing myself that the result didn't matter, I felt oddly _______ when we lost.
A.disappointed
B.disadvantaged
C.stimulated
D.encouraged

Choose the answer among A, B, C, D to complete each of the sentences below:
In some countries, many old-aged parents like to live in a nursing home. They want to ___ independent lives.
 
A.keep
B.take
C.lead
D.give

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
The detective checked everyone’s story and by a _______ of eliminations they were left with on suspect.
A.time
B.process
C.progress
D.period

Choose the word or phrase A, B, C or D that best completes the sentence or substitutes for the underlined word or phrase.
Neil Armstrong, an American ______, was the first man to step on the moon's surface.
A.astronomer
B.cosmonaut
C.astronaut
D.scientist

Choose the answer among A, B, C, D to complete each of the sentences below:
Some scientists say that there are enough resources to ______ 8 billion people.
A.support
B.provide
C.raise
D.distribute

Choose the answer among A, B, C, D to complete each of the sentences below:
Most of the students felt that ______ respect in classroom was essential for effective learning to take place.
A.mutual
B.grudging
C.considerable
D.deep

Choose the answer among A, B, C, D to complete each of the sentences below:
Like many other baby birds, ducklings are blind _______ birth.
A.from
B.at
C.of
D.on

Choose the answer among A, B, C, D to complete each of the sentences below:
What I like about this restaurant is that there is _______ parking space right outside it.
A.ample
B.plenty
C.expanded
D.big

Choose the answer among A, B, C, D to complete each of the sentences below:
Why don’t they ________ their attention on scrutinizing the evidence instead of questioning the passers-by?
A.focus
B.attract
C.devote
D.draw

Choose the answer among A, B, C, D to complete each of the sentences below:
In some countries environmental organizations have been...... to inform people and gain their support.
A.set up
B.brought up
C.made up
D.taken up