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.

In some Asian countries like Viet Nam or China, money is given to the newly-married couple as a wedding present.

A. gift

B. donation

C. souvenir

D. contribution

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 dog is starving. It hasn’t got anything to eat for nearly a week.

A. quite happy

B. very hungry

C. rather full 

D. extremely thirsty

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.

It is required for all students to take the entrance examination in order to attend the university.

A. useful

B. compulsory

C. optional          

D. important 

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 spent the entire day looking for a new apartment.

A. all long day     

B. the long day     

C. day after day     

D. all day long

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 spent the entire day looking for a new house

A. all long day

B. day after day

C. all day long

D. the long day

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 spent the entire day looking for a new apartment.

A. all long day 

B. the long day 

C. day after day 

D. all day long

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.

Today the number of start-ups in Vietnam is mounting as the government has created favourable conditions for them to develop their business.

A. peaking

B. decreasing

C. varying

D. rising

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.

Today the number of start-ups in Vietnam is mounting as the government has created favourable conditions for them to develop their business

A. peaking

B. decreasing

C. varying

D. rising