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Choose the word(s) which is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s)

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Ozone has his originin a number of sources, a prime one being the automobile engine.

It is unnecessary for you to finish the reportuntil tomorrow afternoon

Tom said: “Why do you keep staring at me,Janet?”

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She has disappeared three days ago, and they are still looking for her now.

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It is said that these good life skills will make young people become more confidential.

The last time I saw her was three years ago.

He is short-sighted. Therefore, he has to wear the glasses.

Mike became a father. He felt a strong sense of responsibility towards his parents.

I was an MBA student in the USA and I lived in the university’s coed dormitory. In my culture, usually, if a woman talks to a man, it is a sign of romantic interest. (34)_______, in the first few days of school, I found it strange that so many women were talking to me and I was under the impression that some women on my dormitory floor were interested in me.

In the first few days of school, I found it strange that so many women were talking to me and I was under the impression that some women on my dormitory floor were interested in me. To (35)_____ their politeness, I would buy them flowers or offer small gifts, as is done in my country.

In the first few days of school, I found it strange that so many women were talking to me and I was under the impression that some women on my dormitory floor were interested in me. To return their politeness, I would buy them flowers or offer small gifts, as is done in my country. However, I was quite surprised to see that these samewomen now seemed (36) _______ aroundme. One was even quite offended (khá xúc phạm) and told me to leave her alone.

Eventually I talked to the residence adviser on my floor to see what I was doing wrong, and he explained to me the way men and women usually interact inthe USA. I was quite relieved to hear that (37)_____ was wrong with me, but rather with the way I was interpreting my conversations with women.

Even though I did not find the love of my life while I was in theUSA, I still made many good female friends afterwards (38) _______I still maintain contact.

Vietnam’s population is ageing quickly. In 2017, more than 10 percent of the population will be 60 and older, and in 15-20 years the elderlywill account for one third of the total population. This raises concerns abouthealthcare, welfare (phúc lợi) and pensions (lương hưu) for the elderly at atime when Vietnam is focusing on economic integration and requires a largelabor force. So far two solutions have been proposed: to loosen the two-childpolicy and to increase the retirement age to 58 for women and 62 for men. Byending the two-child policy the government expects to make up for (bù đắp) theageing population within the next 20 years. But its effect could be creating an uncontrollable boom in theVietnamese population. When the government loosened the two-child policy in2015 in a trial period, in the first 6 months of 2016 the third child birthrate increased remarkably by 7.5 per cent.

Question: The word “its"in paragraph 1 refers to ________?

Vietnam’s population is ageing quickly. In 2017, more than 10 percent of the population will be 60 and older, and in 15-20 years the elderlywill account for one third of the total population. This raises concerns abouthealthcare, welfare (phúc lợi) and pensions (lương hưu) for the elderly at atime when Vietnam is focusing on economic integration and requires a largelabor force. So far two solutions have been proposed: to loosen the two-childpolicy and to increase the retirement age to 58 for women and 62 for men. Byending the two-child policy the government expects to make up for (bù đắp) theageing population within the next 20 years. But its effect could be creating an uncontrollable boom in theVietnamese population. When the government loosened the two-child policy in2015 in a trial period, in the first 6 months of 2016 the third child birthrate increased remarkably by 7.5 per cent.

Question: Which statement is probably TRUE according to the information in the paragraph 1?

Raising the retirement agehas been proposed by the Ministry of Labor pending parliamentary evaluation inMay 2017. While the policy is beneficial in utilizing the work experience ofthe elderly while creating savings in the pension budget, it also means fewerjob prospects and promotion opportunities for younger generations. It is alsonot in the interest of all the elderly, especially the 70 per cent of Vietnam'slabor force working in manual labor-intensive sectors such as agriculture,manufacturing and construction where working above the age of 50 can bedangerous and unproductive. Despite these drawbacks, raising the retirement ageis still considered by policymakers as one of the key solutions to the ageingpopulation problem in Vietnam. However, these are only temporary solutions.

Question:  In the 2rd paragraph, the writer suggests that________.

Raising the retirement agehas been proposed by the Ministry of Labor pending parliamentary evaluation inMay 2017. While the policy is beneficial in utilizing the work experience ofthe elderly while creating savings in the pension budget, it also means fewerjob prospects and promotion opportunities for younger generations. It is alsonot in the interest of all the elderly, especially the 70 per cent of Vietnam'slabor force working in manual labor-intensive sectors such as agriculture,manufacturing and construction where working above the age of 50 can bedangerous and unproductive. Despite these drawbacks, raising the retirement ageis still considered by policymakers as one of the key solutions to the ageingpopulation problem in Vietnam. However, these are only temporary solutions.

Question: The word "temporary"in paragraph 2 means ________.

“Youmight also find that volunteering helps your studies if you choose the rightprogram. At Lancaster, volunteering is linked into academic modules in somecases", explains Fox. "This has multiple wins. Students get to applytheir learning in the classroom and share their interests with children inlocal schools or community organizations, while schools gain skilled studentswith a passion for a subject that enthuses their pupils."

Question: Which of the following most accurately reflects Fox’s explanation in the last paragraph?

Volunteering offers many of the same social benefits, with the added bonus of helping others and developing useful skills to put onyour CV. Plus, students are in a unique position to help, suggests Tom Fox."They can take their enthusiasm and excitement for opportunities andshare their passions, subject knowledge and experience with people."The idea of giving up time for nothing might seem impractical at first, especially once the pressures of study and coursework or exams begin to mountup. However, Michelle Wright, CEO of charity supportorganization Cause4, suggests seeing volunteering as a two-way street. "I think it is fine for undergraduates to approach volunteering as asymbiotic relationship where doing good is just one part of themotivation for reaching personal and professional goals."

Question: Which of the following information is NOTmentioned in paragraph 1?

Katerina Rudiger, head of skills and policy campaigns at the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), says:"Volunteering can be a valuable way of gaining that experience, as well as building confidence,broadening your horizons, becoming a better team player and developing thoseall- important 'employability skills' such as communication and decisionmaking." Amanda Haig, graduate HR manager, agrees that volunteering can helpyour employment prospects. "Volunteering candemonstrate positive personality traits and skill sets, such as proactivity (sựchủ động), and teamwork," she says.

Question: The word “gaining”in paragraph 2 can be replaced by____________.

A positive side-effect of volunteering is improving your time at university by getting involved in the local community. Leaving the student bubble can make your time as an undergraduate much more varied. At Bath Spa University,more than 1,000 students volunteered over the past year, doing everything fromworking on local environmental projects to helping in schools or assisting theelderly. ”Quite often there can be a divide between students and permanent residents," says students' union president Amy Dawson, "but if students invest a little time now, they will be giving something back to the local community and will reap the benefits in the future."

Question: What does the word “side-effect” mean?

A positive side-effect of volunteering is improving your time at university by getting involved in the local community. Leaving the student bubble can make your time as an undergraduate much more varied. At Bath Spa University,more than 1,000 students volunteered over the past year, doing everything fromworking on local environmental projects to helping in schools or assisting theelderly. ”Quite often there can be a divide between students and permanent residents," says students' union president Amy Dawson, "but if students invest a little time now, they will be giving something back to the local community and will reap the benefits in the future."

Question: What does the word "they" refer to in paragraph 3?

No sooner _______________ his office than his boss rang.

My mother advise us _______________ carefully for our final exam next week.

Had he not been busy working on his projects, he ______________ to Hawaii with his friends.