Choose the word or phrase that is CLOSEST

II. Choose the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the bold part in each of the following sentences.

1.         The council should be able to help families who have no accommodation.

            A. a place to live                                             B. a place to watch sport matches

            C. a place to buy meal and eat it                     D. a place to work

2.         It is a type of white or gray stone containing calcium, used for building and making cement.

            A. slope                       B. limestone                C. site                          D. sand

3.         Ten countries participated in the discussions.

            A. took part in             B. held                         C. went to                   D. arranged

4.         She is carrying out a health project for the disadvantage in inner cities and rural areas.

            A. bad                         B. advantage               C. good                       D. drawbacks

 5.        The film was so exciting that we can’t take my eyes off.

            A. entertaining                        B. moving                   C. predictable              D. interesting

6.         The general purpose of festivals is to preserve cultural heritages.

            A. conserve                 B. protect                    C. make profit             D. visit

7.         Because the water is highly polluted, we cannot swim in this part of the river.

            A. Though                   B. so                            C. since                       D. while

8.         Many elderly solders want to go for a long walk in Truong Son forest

             A. visit                       B. explore                   C. hike                         D. money-saving