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.
Before you begin the exam paper, always read the instructions carefully.
A.orders
B.answers
C.rules
D.direction

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 fact that space exploration has increased dramatically in the past thirty years indicates that we are very eager to learn all we can about our solar system.
A.seriously
B.gradually
C.significantly
D.doubtfully

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.
We should join hands to protect our environment.
A.take up
B.put up
C.work together
D.make decisions

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.
People in the mountainous areas are still in the habit of destroying forests for cultivation.
A.planting
B.farming
C.industry
D.wood

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.
American children customarily go trick-or-treating on Halloween.
A.inevitably
B.happily
C.traditionally
D.readily

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 maintenance of these old castles must cost a lot of money.
A.building
B.foundation
C.destruction
D.preservation

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.
She came for Christmas laden with gifts for everyone.
A.later
B.provided
C.unloaded
D.lift

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.relaxed about
B.busy with
C.interested in
D.free from

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.
Are you looking for a temporary or a permanent job?
A.fierce
B.stable
C.fleeting
D.loose

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.
In remote communities, it's important to replenish stocks before the winter sets in.
A.remake
B.empty
C.refill
D.repeat