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 17. The discovery of the new planet was regarded as a major breakthrough in astronomy.

A. promised B. doubted C. considered D. refused

Question 18. Mary has finally managed to get round her strict parents to let her go on a threeday excursion with her classmates.

A. permit B. persuade C. offer D. support

Question 19. My grandfather is a good-natured person. He often does the charity and helps poor people.

A. wicked B. lazy C. kind-hearted D. mean

Question 20. She was very vulnerable because her boyfriend had left her without any words.

A. able to be well protected B. able to be easily hurt

C. able to be well known D. able to be equally treated

Question 21. I believe the government will use advanced technology to build faster trains and make people's life more comfortable.

A. modern B. expensive C. public D. latest

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