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.

We’re surprised to hear that his musical talent was nurtured by their loving parents when he was a child.

A. abandoned

B. limited

C. fostered

D. restricted

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.

The atmosphere at work was so bad that Brian eventually decided to hand in his notice.

A. notify the boss

B. apply for another job

C. give up his job 

D. be given a better job

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.

The atmosphere at work was so bad that Brian eventually decided to hand in his notice. 

A. notify the boss

B. apply for another job 

C. give up his job 

D. be given a better job

* 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.

I’m not surprised that Tom is ill. He’s been burning the candle at both ends for a long time. It was bound to affect his health sooner or later.

A. overworking

B. extra work

C. over loading

D. playing with fire

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

Mr. Gerstein was particularly taken aback to hear that sleeping problems are often linked to physical problems

A. surprised

B. intended

C. determined

D. relieved

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.

We were surprised to know that over 150000 fans packed into the stadium to support Vietnamese football team.

A. people

B. admirers

C. visitors

D. watchers

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 believed that the plane crash was caused by electrical malfunction of its navigation system.

A. breaking through      

B. breaking in       

C. breaking down 

D. breaking up

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 believed that the plane crash was caused by electrical malfunction of its navigation system.

A. breaking through 

B. breaking in 

C. breaking down 

D. breaking up