V. Choose 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. Each of us should give a hand to prevent the pandemic by staying at home and just going out for emergent situations.
A. help B. control C. manage D. try
2. Hold on. I’ll be ready in some moments.
A. think B. say C. wait D. go
3. If you find yourself at a loose end, you can always clean the bathroom. Don’t just sit still!
A. have so many things to do B. have nothing to do
C. have a few things to do D. have intention of doing something
4. Does television adequately reflect ethnic and cultural diversity of the country? Are there any programs which introduce each region’s features, culture and people?
A. minority B. majority C. difference D. variety
5. I found the book so gripping that I couldn’t put it down. I like its ending and characters.
A. effective B. sensitive C. boring D. interesting
6. My grandfather is a good-natured person. He often does the charity and helps poor people.
A. wicked B. lazy C. kind-hearted D. mean
7. The children can’t wait for the trip to the beach. They have kept talking about it lately.
A. look at B. dream C. look forward to D. think about
8. The ship was sinking fast so the captain gave the order to abandon it. Fortunately, there were enough boats for all people.
A. sell B. leave C. fix D. buy
9. I haven’t seen them since that memorable evening when we had the farewell party. I’m sure everyone thinks about it a lot.
A. unforgettable B. remarkable C. incredible D. eventful
10. She is miserable living on her own. No one talks to her and she never smiles.
A. disappointed B. frightened C. happy D. upset
