Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning.
1. We have a lot of achievements in space science and exploration.
A. attainment B. targets
C. goals
D. failure
C. great
2. Emma thinks language tools will play an important role in human communication in 20 years.
A. trivial
B. essential
D. vital
3. One advantage of early warning systems is that they provide crucial time for people to evacuate and
seek safety before a disaster strikes.
A. merit
B. drawback
C. advantage D. benefit
4. Building strong and resilient infrastructure can help protect communities from the destructive
impacts of natural disasters.
B. stop
C. reduce
A. destroy
5. The shop assistant had to break the conversation to serve a customer.
A. cancel
B. continue
C. interrupt
D. report
D. stop
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer that best completes each of the following exchanges.
1. A: The earthquake yesterday destroyed their house. B:
A. Yes, I know it.
C. That's awful.
B. Yes, I don't like it.
D. They should stay inside.
2. A: The teacher said that I failed the exam again. B:
A. I passed it.
C. Why are you so sad?
B. I'm sorry to hear that.
D. I don't agree with you.
3. A: They lost all of their property in the storm last month. B:
A. What awful news! I'm sorry.
C. Can you speak louder?
B. No, I'm sorry.
D. I think they can.
4. A: I left my new mobile phone on the bus yesterday. B:
A. I didn't know that.
C.I know what you mean.
B. Can you say that again?
D. Oh, I'm sorry to hear that.
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