Choose A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

14. Despite his broken leg, he went to school.

A. Although                     B. In spite of                        C. Because of                     D. Nevertheless

Choose A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

15. My brother is fond of pointing out my mistakes.

A. likes                             B. knows                              C. supports                         D. hates

Read the following passage and choose A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.

Over the last five years, more and more students from the school have taken part in ______ (16) projects, such as tree planting and cleaning the school grounds. But, no matter how much we do, there’s always more that can be done to improve the place where we live.

This year students from the Conservation Club plan to work with local people to make a community garden near the school. As Tim, a student, says: "No one (17) ________ to live in an unattractive area. If we work together, we can turn these areas into spaces that we can enjoy (18) ________ time in." This kind of local action is not just about the environment. It also helps people to get to know (19) ________ neighbors and it can help build stronger communities.

If you care about your town, and you are interested in participating in the project, please contact the school for further information.

16. A. environment                B. environmental             C. environmentally       D. environmentalist

17. A. stay                                B. stays                               C. want                             D. wants

18. A. spending                       B. giving                             C. paying                          D. doing

19. A. her                                  B. its                                    C. their                             D. theirs