Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

17. We were stuck in a traffic jam on the freeway for two hours.

A. traffic congestion   B. traffic rules             C. situation                  D. highway

18. "Mr. Bean’s Holiday" is a hilarious film. I was laughing from beginning to end.

A. violent                    B. very funny              C. moving                   D. frightening

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.

81. The traffic rules should be obeyed by drivers.

A. Drivers should obey the traffic rules.

B. Drivers should be obeyed the traffic rules.

C. Drivers should be obey the traffic rules.

D. Drivers should obeyed the traffic rules.

82. I often spend 5 hours travelling from my hometown to the capital.

A. It often took me 5 hours travel from my hometown to the capital.

B. It often takes me 5 hours travelling from my hometown to the capital.

C. It often takes me 5 hours to travel from my hometown to the capital.

D. It often take me 5 hours to travel from my hometown to the capital.

83. She lived in this city 5 years ago.

A. She got used to live in this city 5 years ago.

B. She is used to living in this city 5 years ago.

C. She gets used to living in this city 5 years ago.

D. She used to live in this city 5 years ago.

84. The comedy film is so funny that we laugh all the morning.

A. The funny comedy film makes us laugh all the morning.

B. The funny comedy film makes us to laugh all the morning.

C. The funny comedy film makes us laughing all the morning.

D. The funny comedy film makes us laughed all the morning.

85. Despite very low revenues last year, the company spent a lot of money on expansion.

A. Although the revenues were low last year; however, the company spent a lot of money on expansion.

B. Although the revenues were low last year, the company spent a lot of money on expansion.

C. Nevertheless the revenues were low last year, the company spent a lot of money on expansion.

D. In spite of the fact that very low revenues last year, the company spent a lot of money on expansion.

86. She had no drama training but she became a big Hollywood star.

A. Despite having no drama training, she became a big Hollywood star.

B. Although having no drama training, she became a big Hollywood star.

C. Because of having no drama training, she became a big Hollywood star.

D. She had no drama training so she became a big Hollywood star.

87. The more trees we plant, the greener our planet is.

A. If we plant more trees, our planet will be a greener place.

B. Unless we plant more trees, our planet will be a greener place.

C. If we plant more trees, our planet won’t be a greener place.

D. If we planted more trees, our planet will be a greener place.

88. Anna’s flute performance was very good at the party.

A. Anna performed play flute very good at the party.

B. Anna performed playing flute very good at the party.

C. Anna performed playing flute very well at the party.

D. Anna performed flute very good at the party.

89. It is 5 kilometres from here to my house.

A. 5 kilometres is the distance between here to my house.

B. The length from here to my house is 5 kilometres.

Choose the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word which has the CLOSEST meaning with the underlined word.

20.The air is naturally polluted by foreign matters such as plant pollens and dust.

A. contaminated                   B. filled                      C. purified                 D. concentrated

Choose the word which has CLOSEST meaning to the underlined word

He insisted on listening to the entire story

A. part 

B. funny

C. whole

D. interesting

Choose the sentence which has the closest meaning to the original one.

It is likely to be more effective to have a few clear and specific rules than a long list.

A. A few clear and specific rules are likely to be less effective than a long list

B. A few clear and specific rules are likely to be more effective than a long list

C. A long list is likely to be more effective than a few clear and specific rules

D. A long list is likely to be as effective as a few clear and specific rules

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.

5. You have to strictly obey traffic signals when riding on the road.

A. catch                            B. follow                            C. see                                D. observe

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

6. Day of the dead is considered a weird festival.

A. uncommon                 B. popular                         C. strange                        D. unusual

Choose A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

7. A. What a beautiful monowheel! – B. ______________

A. Needless to say.                                                    B. You’re welcome.        

C. Thanks, I really love it.                                        D. It’s extremely expensive.

8. La Tomatina _________ in Spain, in a small town.

A. holds                            B. hold                               C. is holding                    D. is held

9. I found the book so ________ that I couldn’t put it down.

A. gripping                      B. bored                             C. tiring                            D. shocked

10. Which do you think are                                 _ festivals?

A. musical                        B. harvester                      C. artistic                         D. season

11. My father ____________ a lot last year but this year he doesn't any more.

             A. used to smoke                                                       B. smoke

             C. gets used to smoke                                              D. smoking 

12. They spent a lot of money on the film. ___________ it wasn’t a big success.

A. However,                    B. Neverthless,                 C. Despite of                   D. Although

13. Which __________ of transport do you think will be used in the future?

A. mean                            B. means                           C. meanings                    D. meaning

14. This is your pen and that is _________.                                                           

A. he’s                               B. he                                   C. his                                 D. him

15. We should put   on our roof for the heating and hot water.

A. solar energy               B. equipment                    C. cracks                          D. solar panels

16. At this time next week, we                  a wind turbine in our garden.

A. install                          B. installed                       C. will installed              D. will be installing

Choose the words that has the CLOSEST meaning to the underlined words 19. This exercise is very important to you in the test. A. insignificant B. significant C. uncomplicated D. complicated * Choose the word that has the OPPOSITE meaning to the underlined word 20. Ethnic peoples in the mountainous have a simple way of farming. A. complicated B. insignificant C. basic D. important * Find the mistake 21. It usually snows heavier in the mountains than in the lowlands A B C D 22. What part of the day does he go to the beach, the morning or the afternoon? A B C D 23. Among the ethnic minorities, a Tay have the largest population. A B C D 24. If you want to have the great time, you can go to the local open-air markets A B C D

Choose the words that has the CLOSEST meaning to the underlined words 19. This exercise is very important to you in the test. A. insignificant B. significant C. uncomplicated D. complicated * Choose the word that has the OPPOSITE meaning to the underlined word 20. Ethnic peoples in the mountainous have a simple way of farming. A. complicated B. insignificant C. basic D. important * Find the mistake 21. It usually snows heavier in the mountains than in the lowlands A B C D 22. What part of the day does he go to the beach, the morning or the afternoon? A B C D 23. Among the ethnic minorities, a Tay have the largest population. A B C D 24. If you want to have the great time, you can go to the local open-air markets A B C D