Mark the letter A, B, C, or on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST meaning the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
The chairman's thought-provoking question ignited a lively debate among the participants in the workshop.
A.triggered
B.defined
C.arose
D.hosted

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.
She wasn't early enough to catch the bus.
A.She didn't arrive late for the bus.
B.She arrived too early for the bus.
C.She wasn't late for the bus.
D.She was too late to catch the bus.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.
They expect that recent changes will bring about an overall improvement in the quality of the country's education.
A.It is expected that recent changes are caused by an overall improvement in the quality of the country's education.
B.Recent changes are expected to lead to an overall improvement in the quality of the country's education.
C.It was expected that recent changes would result in an overall improvement in the quality of the country's education.
D.The quality of the country's education is expected to be the consequence of recent changes.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheer to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
I don't really ______ winter sports very much.
A.deal with
B.face up to
C.go in for
D.get round to

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.
Adam and Janet are at the school canteen.
- Adam: “__________”
- Janet: "Yes, please."A.It's a bit hot in here, isn't it?
B.Can you pass me the salt, please?
C.Do you mind if I sit here?
D.Would you like a cup of coffee?

My mother asked me: "Did you play with your friends yesterday?"A.My mother asked me if I had played with my friends the day before.
B.My mother asked me if I played with my friends the day before.
C.My mother asked me if I had played with your friends the day before.
D.My mother asked if you had played with my friends the day before.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheer to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
It's essential that every student _____ the exam before attending the course.
A.pass
B.passes
C.would pass
D.passed

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheer to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Look! The yard is wet. It ________ last night.
A.must rain
B.couldn't have rained
C.must have rained
D.should have rained

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheer to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
The students were slow to catch ______ but gradually they began to understand.
A.in
B.on
C.away
D.out

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheer to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
I couldn't ________ whether to take the green dress or the yellow one
A.make a fuss
B.give way to
C.make a choice
D.decide myself