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 19: Developing nations attending the summit were not required to adhere to the guidelines of

the Protocol - a treaty to limit emissions of CO2, CH4, N2O, HFCs, and SF6. A. oppose B. approve C. follow

D. accept

Question 20: The fertilizers and pesticides that they spray on their lawns could contaminate the water.

A. damage                              B. pollute                                 C. destroy                               D. threaten

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.

Question 21: Since the release of the first novel, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, on 26 June 1997, the books have won immense popularity.

A. wide                                    B. great                                     C. huge                                     D. tiny

Question 22: The flood had destroyed all the road signs, leaving drivers and commuters at sixes and sevens.

A. loosely organized

C. well-organized

B. badly organized

D. completely disorganized

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.

Question 23: Alice and Ann are preparing to go to the school concert. Select the most suitable response to fill in the blank.

-   Alice: “Hurry up! We don’t have much time left.”

-   Ann: “ ____________! We still have 15 minutes.”

A. Take it easy                     B. That’s too bad                 C. You are right                   D. It takes time

Question 24: Chris is a university student. He comes to visit his professor, Mr. Brown, during office hours. Select the most suitable response to fill in the blank.

-   Chris: “Excuse me. I don’t want to interrupt you but …”

-   Mr. Brown: “____________”

A. Certainly, how dare you!

C. I quite agree.

B. What can I do for you?

D. I have no idea.

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.

Women do not yet have equal rights in the family in this area.

A. variable

B. similar

C. different

D. the same

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.

They were unable to detect the problem with the airplane’s engine.

A. fix

B. hear

C. find

D. cause

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.

Americans value freedom and do not like to be dependent on other people.

A. addicted

B. supportive

C. reliant

D. responsible

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. At first, there was a lot of opposition from the parents of the disabled children as they were not under the impression that their children could learn anything at all.

A. didn't believe

B. didn't report

C. didn't declare

D. didn't support