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.

If you want to become a well-known singer, you need to have a unique selling point, a way to differentiate yourself from the crowd.

A. genius

B. infamous

C. renowned

D. new

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.

Teachers ought not to swear in front of the children.

A. should not

B. need not

C. could not

D. don’t have to

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.

Parents are recommended to collaborate with teachers in educating children.

A. part

B. cooperate

C. separate

D. disagree

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.

I think we should tell Peter that the location of the picnic has been changed. Let’s put him in the picture. 

A. show him 

B. take his photo 

C. explain to him 

D. inform him 

Circle 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. NASA astronauts are well-qualified people.

A. successful B. ambitious C. competent D. interesting

2. In order to earn the passerby’s credit, the criminal acted as if he was the victim.

A. trust B. response C. provision D. agreement

3. Peter is looking forward to the reply from his mistress.

A. managing B. responding to C. declining D. expecting

4. As a government official, Benjamin Franklin decided to pull down these buildings to set up a park.

A. destroy B. build C. restore D. decorate

5. Peter was expelled from the volunteer team because of his misbehavior.

A. in spite of B. regardless of C. except for D. due to

6. David can get by in Japanese enough to travel to Tokyo without an interpreter.

A. manage B. struggle C. widen D. prolong

7. When you are in difficult situations, you will need adult support and guidance to make informed decisions and overcome stress.

A. development B. instruction C. operation D. change

8. Knowing how to cooperate with others and resolving conflict are among the important social skills which every student should have.

A. managing B. dealing with C. recognising D. concentrating

9. As a teenager, you should learn how to develop healthy habits.

A. take risk B. deal with C. cooperate D. create

10. I feel so depressed now and I wish my parents could put themselves in my shoes to understand that I want to be a designer instead of a doctor.

A. confident B. stressed C. down D. calm

11. I suppose that Hoa should take a break then start doing these hard assignments again. It would be better for her.

A. continue B. stay up late C. empathise D. rest

12. Tom assured me that this kind of problem wouldn't happen again.

A. failed B. improved C. ensured D. experienced

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.

Question 18: When being interviewed, you should concentrate on what the interviewer is saying or asking you.

A. be related to

B. be interested in

C. pay all attention to

D. express interest to

Mark the letter A, B, C, or I) on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word (s) in each of the following questions.

Question 18: These anniversaries mark the milestones of a happy and lasting relationship between married couples.

A. signs

B. achievements

C. landmarks

D. progresses

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 alteration between the two versions is minor.

A. insignificant

B. arguable

C. careless

D. astonishing