Ex 4: Choose the word/phrase CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part.
1.In most American families, parents have less influence on their children than those in other parts of the world.   
       A. power    B. effect input     C. attention   D. care
2. In making policy city, officials depend on over fifty citizen advisory boards and commissions for citizen D. care
    A. decide on  B. rely on C. impact on   D. insist on
3.In Thailand, it's against the law to litter on the pavement. If you are caught, you can be fined up to 2000 Baht.
            A. evil D. wrong B. illegal C. immoral
4. Young college and university students participate in helping the poor who have suffered badly in wars or natural disasters.
      A. get involved in     B. interfere with    C. join hands     D.come into
5. For very young children, electronic devices may help promote listening and speaking skills.   
   A. advertise    B. popularize      C, discourage     D. improve
6. Students who have access to inappropriate information, videos and pictures may spend many reading and watching, and forget about their projects or assignments. hours
   A. fascinating     B. tempting     C. unsuitable    D. illegal
7. Water pollution is a result of dumping pollutants such as detergents, pesticides, oil, and other chemicals in rivers, which makes the water unclean.
A. substances     B. stuffs     C. contaminants    D. wastes
8. WWF was set up in 1961 and had its operations in areas such as the preservation of biological diversity.
A. difference  B. abundance  C. variety  D. plenty