OPPOSITE: We ought to keep these proposals SECRET from the chairman for the time being. A. revealed B. frequented C. accessible D. lively

CLOSEST: They were QUALIFIED for the job, but they were not recruited. A. competitive B. selected C. competent D. applied

OPPOSITE: The Ministry of Health is carrying out a health project for the poor in mountainous regions and RURAL areas. A. urban B. mountainous C. suburban D. coastal

CLOSEST: The bomb EXPLODED in the garage; fortunately no one hurt. A. put on B. went off C. got out D. kept up

OPPOSITE: I’ll have to WHISPER to you, otherwise he will hear what we are saying. A. shout B. whistle C. talk D. say

OPPOSITE: IGNORING the danger to himself, Freddie dived into the river to save the puppy. A. Neglecting B. Overlooking C. Watching D. Noticing

CLOSEST: When their rent increased from 200 to 400 a month, they protested against such a TREMENDOUS increase. A. light B. huge C. tiring D. difficult

OPPOSITE: I knew my father would DISCIPLINE me for my bad behaviour. A. punish B. reward C. congratulate D. pray

OPPOSITE: She"s been trying to find a good job in the city and she's finally SUCCEEDED. A. stopped B. failed C. lost D. managed

CLOSEST: There are some DRAWBACKS in the city life nowadays. A. bad B. advantage C. good D. disadvantages

OPPOSITE: Because Jack DEFAULTED on his loan, the bank took him to court. A. failed to pay B. paid in full C. had a bad personality D. was paid much money

CLOSEST: They decided to POSTPONE their journey till the end of the month because of the epidemic. A. take up B. turn round C. put off D. do with

OPPOSITE: Although it’s a long day for us, we feel we are CONTENTED with what we do. A. dissatisfied B. excited C. shocked D. interested