“I bought these books last week”. He said 

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

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.

A porter is talking to Mary in the hotel lobby.

~ Porter: “May I help you with your suitcase?"

~Mary: ".........." 

It is ________ funniest book that I have ever read. 

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.” 

She probably buys this house next week. 

It is such an interesting book. I have read it three times 

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

We hung coloured lights around the room for ________.

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

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

If I _________ to the store later, I'll get you some milk.

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.

He was imprisoned because he revealed secrets to the enemies. 

Which of the following best describes the organization of this passage?