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.

Question 20. If there is no prospect of improvement in the weather, we will have to cancel our camping trip.

     A. difference                   B. simplicity                   C. possibility     D. contrary

Question 21. David has acquired a good knowledge of French thanks to his hard work.

     A. gained                         B. benefited                     C. shared     D. shaped