II. 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 1.The maintenance of these old castles must cost a lot of money. A. building B. foundation C. destruction D. preservation Question 2. People in the mountainous areas are still in the habit of destroying forests for cultivation. A. planting B. farming C. industry D. wood Question 3. Paris is the ideal place to learn French; it’s a beautiful and hospitable city with Institutions for high quality linguistic teaching. A. noticeable B. friendly C. affectionate D. natural Question 4. American children customarily go trick-or-treating on Halloween. A. inevitably B. happily C. traditionally D. readily Question 5. At times, I look at him and wonder what is going on his mind. A. Never B. Always C. Hardly D. Sometimes Question 6.We should join hands to protect our environment. A. take up B. put up C. work together D. make decisions Question 7. The fact that space exploration has increased dramatically in the past thirty years indicates that we are very eager to learn all we can about our solar system. A. seriously B. gradually C. significantly D. doubtfully Question 8. Everyone is hoping and praying that lasting peace will eventually come to the area. A. complete B. ongoing C. temporary D. enduring Question 9. Before you begin the exam paper, always read the instructions carefully. A. orders B. answers C. rules D. direction