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. The factory is fined for discharging dangerous chemicals into the river.

Giải thích: The factory is fined for discharging dangerous chemicals into the river. (Nhà máy này bị phạt vì xả hóa chất nguy hiểm xuống sông.)

A. releasing (V_ing): thải ra                        B. increasing (V_ing): tăng lên

C. decreasing (V_ing): giảm đi           D. keeping (V_ing): giữ