III. 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. 1. In my country, it is compulsory to go to school between the ages of five and sixteen. A. necessary B. essential C. optional D. selective 2. Do you think that you pay enough attention in class? What have I been talking about? A. neglect B. care C. notice D. consideration 3. Electronic dictionaries are now common in English classes. They can be very easily downloaded into your personal electronic devices. A. individual B. public C. private D. possessive 4. Being able to use computers and the Internet can lead to an improved quality of life. A increased B. enhanced C. promoted D. deteriorated 5. It seems unthinkable today not to provide children with a decent education. A. sufficient B. adequate C. deficient D. proper 6. The gender gap in primary education has been eliminated. A. variety B. inconsistency C. difference D. similarity 7. The United Kingdom has made a remarkable progress in gender equality. A. insignificant B. impressive C. notable D. famous 8. The United Kingdom still faces challenges in gender equality. A. fairness B. inequality C. evenness D. equilibrium 9. People have eliminated poverty and hunger in many parts of the world. A. created B. eradicated C. phased out D. wiped out 10. Being practical, Americans avoid taking jobs which are beyond their ability. A. out of B. far from C. within D. inside 11. In many countries, it is customary for the bride to throw her bouquet of flowers into a crowd of wellwishers. A. uncommon B. inadvisable C. usual D. normal 12. To an American, success is the result of hard work and self-reliance. A. devotion B. industry C. laziness D. enthusiasm 13. Success has always meant providing their families with a decent standard of living. A. high B. good C. acceptable D. low 14. Stores everywhere compete to sell their distinctive versions of Christmas cake before the holiday. A. different B. various C. similar D special 15. The teacher advised Peter to give up using the internet too much . A. stop B.continue C. finish D. consider 16. Advanced students need to be aware of the important of collocation A. of high level B. of great important C.of low level D. of steady progress 17. We ought to keep these proposals secret from the talkative for the time being. A. lively B. frequented C. accessible D. revealed