Choose the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following sentences:

Because of the natural disasters, homelessness is on the increase.

Read the passage, and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each question:

In Viet Nam, there is great excitement built up well before Tet Nguyen Dan. First, every family organizes a trip to the cemetery to visit the graves of their ancestor. After that, to create an air of prosperity, wealth and fun for the first three days of the Lunar New Year, people are kept busy cooking traditional foods, buying gifts, and making other preparations. Certain items deemed to be bought or made are banh chung, dried watermelon seeds, tea, dried sausages, fruit (fresh and candied), ornamental plants and flowers. Red and yellow flowers are ideal as they make the house more welcoming.

On the New Year’s days, only good comments and wishes can be expressed. Children receive their li xi (or red envelopes with lucky money inside). People make a visit to family members, neighbors, and close friends. And people who live apart from their family try to get together on these days. Clearly enough, games and various forms of entertainment are staged and these often last a week. Varying traditional specialties including wrestling, buffalo fighting, dragon or unicorn dancing take place in different regions.

Before Tet, people usually _________.

Whenever she wants something, she tries her best to get it and doesn’t let anyone discourage her. She is so _________.

Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in each sentence:

The _________ of Southeast Asian Nations was founded in 1967 in Bangkok, Thailand.

How do volunteers help disadvantaged and handicapped children_________ their difficulties?

Their homework needs_________ up again.

He loved Marry for her honesty, her modesty and her_________.

Choose the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions:

The price of petroleum has decreased since last month.

- Tom: “Let’s go out for dinner.” - John:“_________.”

I _________be delighted to show you round the factory.

The rain_________ It’s been raining for 3 hours.

Why are red and yellow flowers popular in decorating the house at Tet?

_________ all his homework, Tom was allowed to go out with his friends. 

Young college and university students participate ______ helping disadvantaged children.

On the New Year’s days,_________

He_________ thousands of dollars to charity.