Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined bold word(s) in each of the following questions.

Question 16. The film explored various aspects of life in a small village, from transport, entertainment to education.

     A. normal                        B. different                      C. bright     D. similar

Question 17. It is very disappointing that several people tend to turn a deaf ear to acts of child abuse.

     A. pay close attention                                              B. ignore completely

     C. check their ears carefully                                   D. neglect their ears

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 18. The meeting had to be postponed because one of the key speakers felt unwell.

     A. healthy                        B. calm                            C. pleased     D. sick

Question 19. The company decided to lay off more than 50 people in an attempt to save it from going bankrupt.

     A. possibility                  B. success                        C. effort     D. routine