Section 1: Choose the word or phrase that is closest in meaning to the underlined part (20%).

1. His constant preoccupations with his health can’t be normal.

a.       a.       perplexity

b.       b.      confusion

c.       c.       obsession

d.       d.      puzzle

2. The recent archeological discovery attested the scientists’ speculation.

a.       a.       appealed

b.       b.      sued

c.       c.       confirmed

d.  protested

3. Tony became disdainful of his friends when he succeeded in the attempt.

a. scornful

b. proud

c. thankful

d. grateful

4. There is a divergence of opinions among the committee members on the issue of promotion.

a. similarity             

b. agreement

c. differentiation         

d. resemblance

5. The wild and rampant spread of AIDS forced a vigorous war against the disease.

a.       a.       powerful

b.       b.      lengthy

c.       c.       prolonged

d.       d.      pretentious

6. His head is teeming with bright ideas.

a.       a.       abounds in

b.       b.      perishes in

c.       c.       extinguishes with

d.       d.      disposes of

7. Police followed the would-be thieves and caught them red-handed.

a.       a.       likely

b.       b.      enraged

c.       c.       attempted

d.       d.      timid

8. Large amount of electricity is needed to operate air conditioners in sweltering summer.

a. cool

b. hot

c. chilly

d. mild

9. Shakespeare was one of the most prolific writers in England.

a. creative

b. inventive

c. ingenious

d. productive

10. They spent a lot of time feuding with their neighbors.

a.       a.       chattering

b.       b.      quarrelling

c.       c.       trading

d.  negotiating

11. Mr. Johnson is to preside over this Asian-European ministerial meeting.

a.       a.       declare

b.       b.      prepare

c.       c.       host

d. supervise

12. They perceived the danger ahead and terminated the operation.

a.       a.       realized

b.       b.      ignored

c.       c.       overlooked

d.       d.      anticipated

13. The remarks by leaders of the Taiwan authority met with scathing criticism from all sides

a.       a.       static