Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word of phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions. ⇱
Question 1. In Western culture, it is polite to maintain eye contact during a conversation.
Question 2. The most important thing is to keep yourself occupied during the social distancing time.
Question 3. The repeated commercials on TV distract many viewers from watching their favorite films.
Question 4. The differences between British and American English are comparatively small.
Question 5. Every month, the volunteer group go to remote and mountainous areas to help those in need.
Question 6. Whatever his shortcomings as a husband, he was a good father to his children.
Question 7. The government needs to seek a solution to prevent domestic violence as soon as possible.
Question 8. All of these treatments are supposed to cleanse your body and stimulate your immune system.
Question 9. She has shown herself to be a highly competent manager.
Question 10. A popular way to relieve stress in today's busy lifestyles is practising meditation.
Question 11. We're surprised to hear that his musical talent was nurtured by their loving parents when he was a child.
Question 12. This is the instance where big, obvious non-verbal signals are appropriate.
Question 13. Today’s scientists have overcome many of the challenges of the depth by using more sophisticated tools.
Question 14. This game show has attracted many participants since it was aired in 2015.
Question 15. In the 20th century, most of the traditional attitudes to remarriage are changing.
Question 16. The organization was established to better conditions for the disableD.
Question 17. They all encouraged my creativity and inspired me in many ways.
Question 18. Land erosion is mainly caused by widespread deforestation.
Question 19. Just by coincidence, I met my old classmate after 20 years.
Question 20. I only applied for this business with a view to accumulating first-hand experience.