Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word (5) in each of the following questions.

 There has been a hot debate among the scientists relating to the pros and cons of using robotic probes to study distant objects in space.

A. problems and solutions

B. advantages and disadvantages 

C. solutions and limitations 

D. causes and effects

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 chairman’s thought-provoking question ignited a lively debate among the participants in the workshop.

A. defined.

B. hosted.

C. triggered.

D. arose.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

The government's interference in the strike has been widely criticised

A. disapproval

B. intervention

C. limitation

D. postponement

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 the match, the team has been stretching to prevent injury

A. Conversely 

B. In advance 

C. Beginning with 

D. Prior to

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

Acupuncture originated in China and has been used as a traditional medicine for thousands of years.

A. began

B. created

C. developed

D. introduced

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 venom of coral snakes is especially potent and the mortality rate among humans who have been bitten is high.

A. contagious       

B. Powerful          

C. Abundant                  

D. impure

Exercise 2. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 1. Acupuncture originated in China and has been used as a traditional medicine for thousands of years. A. began B. created C. developed D. introduced 2. There is no evidence at this time that acupuncture can treat cancer itself. A. clue B. data C. proof D. sign 3. Acupuncture can treat from simple to complicated ailments. A. acupoints B. diseases C. points D. treatments 3. Some people believe that acupuncture can be a cure of cancer. A. allergy B. practice C. therapy D. treatment 4. Acupuncture can ease nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy. A. increase B. prevent C. reduce D. spoil 5. Are there any alternatives that might provide better options for gay people? A. choices B. decisions C. judgements D. votes 6. The old blood cells are broken down by the spleen and eliminated from the body. A. cut out B. exhaled C. removed D. held 7. Humans will enjoy longer life expectancy when they are more conscious of what they eat and do. A. aware of B. capable of C. responsible for D. suitable for 8. Together, all of these treatments are supposed to cleanse your body and stimulate your immune system. A. encourage B. generate C. increase D. expand 9. The most common side effects with acupuncture are soreness, slight bleeding and discomfort. A. direct B. indirect C. original D. unwanted 10. Consuming nuts can boost your heart health and lifespan. A. Eating B. Ingesting C. Inhaling D. Swallowing 11. Doing exercise regularly helps prevent diseases like heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes. A. avoid B. cure C. forbid D. reduce 12. Tomato juice contains a rich amount of fiber which helps in breaking down LDL or bad cholesterol in the body. A. compounds B. comprises C. produces D. Provides 13. The human body possesses an enormous, astonishing, and persistent capacity to heal itself. A. cure B. generate C. Protect D. remove