Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations, or ASEAN, was established on 8 August 1967 in Bangkok, Thailand, with Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand, joining hands initially.

I've never really enjoyed going to the ballet of the opera; they're not really my _________.

She probably buys this house next week. 

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best completes each of the following exchanges.

Linda and Peter are talking about safe driving.

~ Linda: "I think drink-driving should be severely punished.”

~ Peter"............ It may cause accidents or even deaths.” 

The newspaper did not mention the _______ of the damage caused by the fire

He got a bad mark. He ________ have prepared the lesson carefully. 

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

New Zealand was the first country _________ women to vote.

_______ they do not have much experience, their applications have been approved. 

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.

The accused ________ guilty to all charges 

We hung coloured lights around the room for ________.

The phone suddenly _______ while Joanna ________ the housework. 

After you _______ your exam, I will take you out to eat. Is it OK? 

Scientist are now beginning to conduct experiments on _______ trigger different sorts of health risks. 

There is also (49) ________ evidence that texting has affected literacy skills. 

It is ________ funniest book that I have ever read.