Choose the answer (A, B, C or D) that is closest in meaning to the following sentence

27.
your advice, I was able to avoid lots of trouble on my trip abroad.
A Thanks to
B. Despite
D. Instead of
C. Even though
28. "Is it far to the station?" "
A. Oh, what a pity! B no, there's no need
C. Not too bad. D. no , not very
29. "I didn't get the job I wanted."
A. I'm sorry to hear that. B. yes, of course
C. Congratulations! D. that's a nice idea
30. "Do you mind if I smoke?"
A. Thanks. You too. 6
B. I'd rather you didn't.
D. It's very kind of you.
C. don't worry

Choose the answer (A, B, C or D) that is closest in meaning to the
following sentence.
31. The problem was too serious for her to solve by herself.
A. The problem was such serious that she couldn't solve alone.
B. So serious was the problem that she couldn't solve it alone.
C. It was such a serious problem that she could solve it alone.
D. She was so serious she couldn't solve the problem alone.
32. The teacher made helpful comments on my work.
A. The teacher helped me to do my work.
B. The teacher made me become helpful in my work.
C. The teacher made me comment on my own work.
D. The teacher helped me by giving advice on my work.