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. Life expectancy for both men and women has improved greatly in the past twenty years.

A. Living standard

B. Longevity

C. Life skills

D. Lifeline

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.

Men and women equally gain first class degrees.

A. acquire

B. lose

C. achieve

D. Obtain

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.

Acupuncture originated in China and has been used as a traditional medicine for thousands of years.

A. began

B. created

C. developed

D. introduced

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.

In some rural areas, women and girls are forced to do most of the housework.

A. invited

B. encouraged

C. made

D. contributed

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

19. In some rural areas, women and girls are forced to do most of the housework.

A. invited                    B. encouraged C. made                       D. contributed

20. She failed to get into medical university.

A. passed                    B. qualified                 C. didn’t succeed        D. satisfied

21. Look at the illustrations of different parts of a computer system.

A. together                  B. similar               C. average             D. pure

22. She was wearing a beautiful dress.

A. unsightly                B. dirty                  C. dusty                D. bad

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.

The twentieth century saw a rapid rise in life expectancy due to improvements in public health, nutrition and medicine.

A. expectation

B. span 

C. prospect

D. anticipation

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.

6. Humans will enjoy longer life expectancy when they are more conscious of what they eat and do.

A. capable of                 B.aware of                      C. suitable for                  D. responsible for