Questions 20 - 27

comprehend (v): understand ……………………………………………….

classify (v) = categorize ……………………………………………….
modify (v): adapt ……………………………………………….
visualize (v): imagine ……………………………………………….
peculiar to (a) = unique to ……………………………………………….
slender (a) = slim ……………………………………………….
detect (v): discover ……………………………………………….
utilize (v) = use ……………………………………………….
striking (a): noticeable ……………………………………………….
 bear a striking contrast/ similarity ……………………………………………….
extend (v): ……………………………………………….
diversity (n): difference, variety ……………………………………………….
 a diversity of …, a variety of …, a wide ……………………………………………….
range of … = many different kinds of … ……………………………………………….
vary from (v)  variation (n): difference ……………………………………………….
current (a, n): ……………………………………………….
function (v, n) ……………………………………………….
heredity (n) ……………………………………………….
soar (v): >< plummet, dip ……………………………………………….
specialty (n) ……………………………………………….
definitely (adv) = absolutely, certainly ……………………………………………….
startling (a): unusual, surprising ……………………………………………….
initial (a) = original ……………………………………………….
 initiative (n): pioneer ……………………………………………….
tremendous (a) ……………………………………………….
fundamental (a): basic but important ……………………………………………….
complicated (a) = complex, intricate ……………………………………………….
Fill in the gaps with the suitable words given in the table.

categorize peculiar adapt vary soared comprehend modified

detected heredity striking immense fundamental initially diversity

1. Take the time to read, ______________ and evaluate the report.

2. The height of the plants ______________ from 8 cm to 20 cm.
3. It took me a while to ______________ to the new job.
4. Cultural ______________ is a central feature of modern British society.
5. The problem of racism is not ______________ to this country.
6. There is a ______________ contrast between wealth and poverty.
7. All night long fireworks ______________ into the sky.
8. Diet and exercise can influence a person’ weight, but ______________ is also a factor.
9. We have to tackle the ______________ cause of problem.
10. The damage was far more serious than ______________ believed.
11. The seat can be ______________ to fit other types of vehicles.
12. Many forms of cancer can be cured if ______________ early.

current tremendous intricate specialty startling definitely slender

extend variety variation classified visualize similarity

13. Who is the ______________ editor of the Times?

14. The medical tests showed some ______________ in the baby’s heart rate.
15. Lasers are used to cut ______________ designs in wood.
16. The girls come from a ______________ different backgrounds.
17. Johnson’s ______________ is medieval European history.
18. I tried to ______________ the house while he was describing it.
19. The present crisis bears some striking ______________ to the oil crisis of the 1970s.
20. The boss has agreed to ______________ the deadline.
21. In law, beer is ______________ as a food product.
22. Have you definitely decided to go to Costa Rica?
23. Switch off the electric ______________ before changing the bulb.
24. There has been a ______________ increase in the numbers of homeless people.
25. HCMC’s ______________ is traffic jam.
Questions 28 - 35

 tranquil (a) ……………………………………………….

 rugged (a): rough ……………………………………………….
 suspension (n) ……………………………………………….

 handle (v): deal with, tackle ……………………………………………….

 jolt (v, n): shock ……………………………………………….

 shipment (n): delivery ……………………………………………….

……………………………………………….
 bound for (a): travel
……………………………………………….
 splendid (a): impressive, magnificent
……………………………………………….
 monopoly (n):
……………………………………………….
 express services (n)
……………………………………………….
 accommodation (n)
……………………………………………….
 by no means (phr.): not at all
……………………………………………….
 plush (a): luxury
……………………………………………….
 swift (a): quick, immediate
……………………………………………….
 bustling (a): busy  bustling & hustling
……………………………………………….
 tiny (a): very small
……………………………………………….
 fulfill (v):  fulfill one’s wishes
……………………………………………….
 represent (v): symbolize, on behalf of ……………………………………………….
 roomy (a) = spacious >< cramped ……………………………………………….
 sturdy (a): firm ……………………………………………….
 primitive (a): >< advanced, modern ……………………………………………….
 streamlined (a) ……………………………………………….
 destine (v)  destination (n) ……………………………………………….
 superb (adv): excellent ……………………………………………….
 deliberately = on purpose, intentionally ……………………………………………….
 slightly (adv): a little bit ……………………………………………….
 memorable (a) = unforgettable
Fill in the gaps with the suitable words given in the table.

bustling tranquil means deliberately streamlining swift super

handled primitive plushest jolted bound represent fulfill

1. It is believed that the building was set on fire ______________.

2. It is difficult, but by no ______________ impossible.
3. Their casino is the ______________ in town.
4. My parents can’t stand living in such a ______________ and hustling city, so they decide to
move to a small ______________ village.
5. My letter received a ______________ reply.
6. The phone ______________ him awake.
7. ______________ management could save at least 15 percent in costs.
8. The headmaster ______________ the situation very well.
9. She was chosen to ______________t France at the Olympics.
10. A school fails if it does not ______________ the needs of its students.
11. ______________ races colonized these islands 2,000 years ago.
12. You're ______________ to feel nervous about your interview.

memorable destination sturdy intentionally slightly shipment rugged

suspension express monopoly symbolizes roomy fulfill tackle

13. Did the program _______________ all your expectations?

14. It was such a _______________ performance.
15. There is more than one way to _______________ the problem.
16. The lion _______________ strength, the lamb _______________ gentleness.
17. I didn't ignore her _______________ - I just didn't recognize her.
18. The fight led to his _______________ from school.
19. January’s sales were _______________ better than average
20. Her new apartment is very _______________.
21. Please send this letter by _______________ delivery.
22. Is Apple a _______________?
23. The government has a _______________ on rail travel.
24. They put up a _______________ defense of their proposal.
25. Ann admired his _______________ good looks.