Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning 1. The tendency to develop cancer, even in high-risk individuals, can be decreased by increasing the amount of fruit and vegetables in the diet. A. consuming B. growing C. lessening D. stopping 2. With butterflies in my stomach, he waited for his job interview. A. nervously B. patiently C. happily D. courageously Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning 1. Many language learners do not try to learn all new words they come across. A. study B. like C. meet D. understand 2. Electric cars are better for the environment. In addition, they can save money on petrol. A. In conclusion B. For example C. Nevertheless D. Furthermore Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning 1. After her parents’ death, her chief inheritance was an old Bible, which she read and valued. A. pursuit B. possession C. mistrust D. misery 2. They need to cut back on eating a lot of salt and sugary foods. They’re not good for their health. A. reduce B. begin C. speed up D. carry out Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning 1.I find playing sports, like badminton, an exciting way to exercise. A. stimulating B. regular C. normal D. boring 2. Population growth rates vary among regions and even among countries within the same region. A. come up B. stay unchanged C. remain unstable D. go down Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning 1. I only have time to tell you the main idea of it, not the details. A. story B. gist C. list D. start 2. Wildlife on Earth is disappearing fast and will continues to do so unless urgent action is taken. A. vanishing B. damaging C. polluting D. destroying Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning 1. Fruit and vegetables grew in abundance on the island. The islanders even exported the surplus. A. large quantity B. small quantity C. excess D. sufficiency 2. I think that the local authority should prohibit and fine heavily anyone catching fish in his lake. A. allow B. discourage C. recognize D. agree Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning 1. I didn’t think his comments were very appropriate at that time. A. right B. correct C. exact D. suitable 2. Have you found out how much all this is going to cost? Is it expensive? A. got information about B. found by chance C. talked to someone about D. met someone and asked Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning 1. They would never admit that they made a serious mistake during the experiment. A. refuse B. argue C. deny D. calculate Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning 1. Everything seems to be very complicated, and the police have promised to look into the problem. A. discover B. examine C. investigate D. communicate 2. The new camera didn’t work, so she took it back to the shop. A. was out of date B. was out of order C. didn’t break down D. became too old Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning 1. Conversations you strike up with traveling acquaintances usually tend to be trivial. A. helpful B. unimportant C. insufficient D. noteworthy 2. The world’s population keeps increasing during the past few years. A. coming up B. getting on C. going down D. taking off Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning 1. It’s easy to confuse me for my brother; we are twins and we look the same. A. mix up B. choose out C. pick down D. take after 2. The notice should be put in the most visible place so that all the students can be well- informed. A. popular B. often visited C. easily seen D. beautiful Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning 1. My friend and his soccer coach are incompatible. They are always arguing. A. too different to work together B. having little in common C. related in some way D. getting on well 2. The earthquake in October 189 in Loma Prieta caused extensive damage in the area. A. widespread B. narrow C. long-lasting D. complete