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 factory is fined for discharging dangerous chemicals into the river.
A.releasing
B.increasing
C.decreasing
D.keeping

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It was relatively easy for him to learn baseball because he had been a cricket player.
A.nearly
B.essentially
C.comparatively
D.approximately

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.
You may note down your qualifications and experience that can relate to the job.
A.put down
B.hold down
C.draw down
D.jot down

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It was really difficult to decide between the two candidates.
A.steal
B.think
C.attempt
D.choose

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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

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

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

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

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