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 19: Developing nations attending the summit were not required to adhere to the guidelines of
the Protocol - a treaty to limit emissions of CO2, CH4, N2O, HFCs, and SF6. A. oppose B. approve C. follow
D. accept
Question 20: The fertilizers and pesticides that they spray on their lawns could contaminate the water.
A. damage B. pollute C. destroy D. threaten
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.
Question 21: Since the release of the first novel, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, on 26 June 1997, the books have won immense popularity.
A. wide B. great C. huge D. tiny
Question 22: The flood had destroyed all the road signs, leaving drivers and commuters at sixes and sevens.
A. loosely organized
C. well-organized
B. badly organized
D. completely disorganized
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.
Question 23: Alice and Ann are preparing to go to the school concert. Select the most suitable response to fill in the blank.
- Alice: “Hurry up! We don’t have much time left.”
- Ann: “ ____________! We still have 15 minutes.”
A. Take it easy B. That’s too bad C. You are right D. It takes time
Question 24: Chris is a university student. He comes to visit his professor, Mr. Brown, during office hours. Select the most suitable response to fill in the blank.
- Chris: “Excuse me. I don’t want to interrupt you but …”
- Mr. Brown: “____________”
A. Certainly, how dare you!
C. I quite agree.
B. What can I do for you?
D. I have no idea.
