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Question 116:

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined words:

Good citizens should take the part of a good government when it is being attacked by the foreign press

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A Speak in support
B Explained the part played
C Act like a representative of
D Emphasize the progress made by
E Outline the virtues of

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Question 117:

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined words:

The politicians have a number of peculiarities. The most conspicuous is the way he gesticulates when making a serious point

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A Shows anxiety when making a serious point
B Breaks down when talking seriously
C Uses is hands and arms as a sign
D Bows his head in humility to the crowd
E Shakes his head from one side to the other

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Question 118:

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined words:

In spite of the loud music, John soon managed to fall asleep

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A The loud music soon helped John to fall asleep
B John soon fell asleep as a result of the loud music
C The loud music made John despise sleep
D The loud music made John unable to fall asleep
E John soon fell asleep even though the music was loud

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Question 119:

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined words :

He heard the loud noise of the huge air-raid siren

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A Buzz
B Crack
C Rumble
D Whistle
E Wail

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Question 120:

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined statement or words:

He has a big heart but he inept at following a witty conversion

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A Large
B Huge
C Warm
D Placid
E Fragile

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