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. Life expectancy for both men and women has improved greatly in the past twenty years.

A. Living standard

B. Longevity

C. Life skills

D. Lifeline

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.

Men and women equally gain first class degrees.

A. acquire

B. lose

C. achieve

D. Obtain

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.

Acupuncture originated in China and has been used as a traditional medicine for thousands of years.

A. began

B. created

C. developed

D. introduced

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.

In some rural areas, women and girls are forced to do most of the housework.

A. invited

B. encouraged

C. made

D. contributed

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

19. In some rural areas, women and girls are forced to do most of the housework.

A. invited                    B. encouraged C. made                       D. contributed

20. She failed to get into medical university.

A. passed                    B. qualified                 C. didn’t succeed        D. satisfied

21. Look at the illustrations of different parts of a computer system.

A. together                  B. similar               C. average             D. pure

22. She was wearing a beautiful dress.

A. unsightly                B. dirty                  C. dusty                D. bad

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.

The twentieth century saw a rapid rise in life expectancy due to improvements in public health, nutrition and medicine.

A. expectation

B. span 

C. prospect

D. anticipation

Exercise 2. 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. 1. Acupuncture originated in China and has been used as a traditional medicine for thousands of years. A. began B. created C. developed D. introduced 2. There is no evidence at this time that acupuncture can treat cancer itself. A. clue B. data C. proof D. sign 3. Acupuncture can treat from simple to complicated ailments. A. acupoints B. diseases C. points D. treatments 3. Some people believe that acupuncture can be a cure of cancer. A. allergy B. practice C. therapy D. treatment 4. Acupuncture can ease nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy. A. increase B. prevent C. reduce D. spoil 5. Are there any alternatives that might provide better options for gay people? A. choices B. decisions C. judgements D. votes 6. The old blood cells are broken down by the spleen and eliminated from the body. A. cut out B. exhaled C. removed D. held 7. Humans will enjoy longer life expectancy when they are more conscious of what they eat and do. A. aware of B. capable of C. responsible for D. suitable for 8. Together, all of these treatments are supposed to cleanse your body and stimulate your immune system. A. encourage B. generate C. increase D. expand 9. The most common side effects with acupuncture are soreness, slight bleeding and discomfort. A. direct B. indirect C. original D. unwanted 10. Consuming nuts can boost your heart health and lifespan. A. Eating B. Ingesting C. Inhaling D. Swallowing 11. Doing exercise regularly helps prevent diseases like heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes. A. avoid B. cure C. forbid D. reduce 12. Tomato juice contains a rich amount of fiber which helps in breaking down LDL or bad cholesterol in the body. A. compounds B. comprises C. produces D. Provides 13. The human body possesses an enormous, astonishing, and persistent capacity to heal itself. A. cure B. generate C. Protect D. remove