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.

Question . In the past, a lot of countries denied having contributed to global warming.

A. agreed

B. refuted

C. approved

D. avoided

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.

Question . Most people admit that they contribute to global warming.

A. be partly responsible for

B. disapprove

C. neglect

D. cause

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.

1. Many scientists agree that global warming poses great threats to all species on Earth.

A. risks                   B. annoyances                   C. fears                   D. irritations

2. When their rent increased from 200 to 400 a month, they protested against such a tremendous increase.

A. light                    B. huge                   C. tiring                   D. difficult

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.

Question. Global warming occurs when the greenhouse gases in the atmosphere trap the heat from the sun.

A. catch

B. discharge

C. dispose

D. release

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

Cutting down on energy use is the best way to help reduce global warming.

A. Shrinking        

B. Declining         

C. Decreasing       

D. Increasing