Markthe letter A, B, Cor Don your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
12. If she was late, she would be rushing.
A. flying B. hurrying C. running D. speeding
13. She could be in an awful mood and refuse to answer my questions.
A. awesome B. bad C. poor D. different
Mark the letter A, B, c or Don your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
14. At 8 o’clock the plane took off into the air and soared above the clouds.
A. decreased B. got dressed C. landed D. slowed down
15. What do you use on your hands to keep them so smooth?
A. difficult B. irregular C. rough D. uncommon
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, c or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Today, computer companies sell many different programs for computers. First, there are programs for doing math problems. (23) ______, there are programs for scientific studies. Third, some programs are like fancy typewriters. They are often used by writers and business people. (24) ______are made for courses in schools and universities. And finally, there are programs for fun. They include word games and puzzles for children and adults.
There are many wonderful computer programs, but there are other reasons to like (25) ______. Some people like the way computers hum and sing when they (26) ______. It is a happy sound, like the sounds of toy and childhood. Computers also have lights and pretty pictures. And computers even seem to have (27) ______. That may sound strange, but computers seem to have feelings. Sometimes they seem happy, sometimes they seem angry like a human being.
23. A. Two B. Second C. Twice D. Double
24. A. Programs B. Other C. Others D. They
25. A. programs B. reasons C. games D. Computers
26. A. work B. have worked C. are working D. worked
27. A. movies B. thinking C. senses D. personalities
