Choose the best option to complete each sentence.
Question 1. The children, ______ in the park, enjoyed a sunny afternoon together.
Question 2. John’s parents are very strict, so he _____ use his smartphone after 9 pm.
Question 3. The two brothers _____ their serious conflict, so the family gathering will not be organised.
Question 4. _____ a green and smart city, Singapore relies on the latest scientific innovations to reduce emissions.
Question 5. She _________ in Oxford. Then she moved to London.
Question 6. The Southeast Asian Games, ______ as the SEA Games, is a multi-sport event involving participants from Southeast Asia.
Question 7. The board of directors discussed the project, then went on______________ another topic.
Question 8. He regrets not______________ to see his grandparents in Paris.
Question 9. The community garden _____ amazing thanks to the hard work of everyone in the neighbourhood.
Question 10. _____ with worry about environmental issues, my mum refuses to use plastic bags.
Question 11. I suggest ____________ the hospital before ___________ the police to look for him.
Question 12. Since their last talk, they _____each other.
Question 13. It _____ impossible to avoid conflict now that Kevin brings up his controversial view.
Question 14. The first blogging site _____ a popular social media platform when it allowed users to create their own content.
Question 15. Mike _____ difficulty keeping food down now because of food poisoning.
Question 16. Her duties include _____ the progress of the projects in the region.
Question 17. He was so interested in the football match that he forgot ___________ her.
Question 18. He kept _____________ for an explanation and she didn’t know how __________ him.
Question 19. My brother is fond of ___________ stamps.
Question 20. My grandfather has been suffering headaches since last month and that’s why he _____the doctor now.
Question 21. Unlike drivers, pedestrians _____ pay a toll when crossing the bridge.
Question 22. After suffering a fall, my father _____treatment for three months before working again.
Question 23. She is the person who _____me since I was a child.
Question 24. You _____ separate your household waste even though there is no rule or law forcing you to do it.
Question 25. _____ from above, the Ha Long cliffs do resemble a dragon's crest.
Question 26. ______ against time, Sarah completed her assignment before the deadline.
Choose the correct answer to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s)/ phrases.
Question 27. The city is implementing measures to mitigate air pollution caused by heavy traffic.
Question 28. The issue of releasing methane into the air needs tackling as soon as possible.
Question 29. If only we give Mother Earth the chance, she will restore everything in absolute abundance and beauty.
Question 30. Gen Zers think it is safer to become an employer.
Question 31. My grandparents had traditional views about what women should do and how they should behave.
Question 32. Some studies have found that low-carb diets can shorten our longevity.
Question 33. I don’t want to follow this repetitive routine of “go to work, go home, go to work” anymore. It’s really boring.
Question 34. The doctor advises her not to go out this week because her disease is contagious. If she goes out, other people may catch it from her.
Question 35. The things that fall away make room for the new things to come in - the things that were really meant for us.
Question 36. It is our collective and individual responsibility to respect and tend to the elderly.
Question 37. Getting not enough sleep will seriously damage your health and beauty.
Question 38. Generation gaps happen when two age groups see the world from different perspectives.