VII. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
21. Much has to be done to achieve gender quality in employment opportunities.
A. attain B. obtain C. reach D. abandon
22. People have eliminated poverty and hunger in many parts of the world.
A. created B. eradicated C. phased out D. wiped out
VIII. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct
word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Living in Vietnam today (23) greatly from the lifestyle of 100 years ago.
People in the past mainly worked in agriculture (24) today there are significantly
less people working in this sector of the economy. These days, by comparison, people are more
likely to be employed in manufacturing and tourism than in the rice fields. Moreover, Vietnam,
which was (25) agrarian, is transforming into an entirely different country. While
agriculture is still an important component of the Vietnamese economy, other enterprises are
(26) an increasing amount of economic activity.
However, along with the differences, similarities also exist. The people of Vietnam have
retained many of the characteristics of their forefathers. The Vietnamese people are as friendly
today as they were in the past. This is best exemplified in the way they welcome foreigners
(27) their unique country. Moreover, the resilience and determination of the
people of Vietnam has not changed. The Vietnamese work collectively and happily towards
the development of their country.
| 23. A. compares | B. differs | C. becomes | D. offers |
| 24. A. however | B. therefore | C. whereas | D. when |
| 25. A. traditionally | B. gradually | C. occasionally | D. presently |
| 26. A. grasping for | B. holding for | C. making up for | D. accounting for |
| 27. A. on | B. at | C. to | D. for |
