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.
Mary has finally managed to get round her strict parents to let her go on a three- day excursion with her classmates.
A. permit
B. persuade
C. offer
D. support
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Mary has finally managed to get round her strict parents to let her go on a three-day excursion with her classmates.
A. persuade
B. offer
C. support
D. permit
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Despite being very poor, the old lady always managed to be ________ in her black coat.
A. respected
B. respectable
C. respectful
D. respective
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
In spite of her abilities, Laura has been ______ overlooked for promotion.
A. repeat
B. repeatedly
C. repetitive
D. repetition
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Despite all the interruptions, she _________ with her work.
A. pressed on
B. held on
C. stuck at
D. hung out
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
Despite (A) the recent industrial revolution, all the forms of traditional (B) craft has been (C) preserved in that (D) museum.
A. Despite
B. traditional
C. has been
D. in that
Mark the letter A, B, c, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
A 1971 U.S. (A) government policy not only put warnings on cigarette (B) packs but also (C) banning television (D) advertising of cigarettes.
A. government
B. packs
C. banning
D. advertising
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the question.
Most people start smoking when they are in their teens and are addicted by the time they reach adulthood. Some have tried to quit but have returned to cigarettes because smoking is such a strong addiction. It is a habit that is very difficult to break. There are many different reasons why people smoke.
Three of the main reasons that young people smoke are to look mature, to be like their friends, and to experiment. Since teens see older people all around them smoking, especially their parents and relatives, they smoke to act older. If their friends or peers smoke, they may feel pressured into doing the same to be accepted. The last reason is the excitement of experimenting with something that is forbidden. In Massachusetts it is against the law for anyone under 18 years old to smoke. Usually parents do not allow their under age teens to smoke. Therefore, smoking becomes very attractive. It is exciting to get cigarettes and sneak away to smoke without being caught.
Adults smoke for other reasons. They may have a lot of stress and pressures because of economic and personal problems. They may be unemployed or working but not making enough money to take care of themselves and their families. They may be homeless, or they may be dealing with alcohol or cocaine/heroin addictions. Some may be in bad marriages or relationships in which there is physical and/or verbal abuse. All these people may smoke to feel relaxed or to give them energy while going through a hard time.
Whether young or old, some people smoke to control their weight. Smokers, on the average, weigh seven pounds less than non-smokers. Smoking reduces a person's appetite. It lessens his/her sense of taste and smell. This could be why ex-smokers gain weight after quitting cigarettes. Food tastes and smells so much better.
Finally, there are people who say they love to smoke. Smoking gives them pleasure. It just makes them feel good.
Adults smoke for all of the following reasons EXCEPT________.
A. to deal with stress
B. to cope with financial difficulties
C. to deal with relationship problems
D. to appear more mature
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer in each of the following questions.
Her little grandson has been a source of great ________ to her.
A. enjoyable
B. enjoyed
C. enjoying
D. enjoyment