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

Sewage from this company has definitely contaminated the vast area of the river, the habitat of numerous aquatic species. 

It is 3 months since the last time we came to the national park. 

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

Numerous _________ have prevented us from going to the lakeside again this year.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 

People in this area _________ with clothes and food by the government every year.

She didn't revise her lesson yesterday. That's why she can't finish the test today.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions. 

Brian lost so much money as he didn't know how to _________ his business.

Human beings are changing the environment in all respects through the action in his habits.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 26 to 30. 

     Culture refers to the customs, practices, languages, values, and world views that define social groups such as those based on nationality, ethnicity, region, or common interests. Cultural identity is important for people's (26) _________ of self and how they relate to others. A strong cultural identity can contribute to people's overall well-being. 

     Cultural identity based on ethnicity is not necessarily exclusive. People may identify themselves as New Zealanders in some circumstances and as part of a particular culture (e.g. Māori, Chinese or Scottish) in (27) _________ circumstances. They may also identify with more than one culture. 

     Cultural identity is an important contributor to people's well-being. Identifying with a particular culture helps people feel they belong and gives them a sense of security. An established cultural identity has also been linked with positive outcomes in areas such as health and education. It provides access to social networks, (28) _________ provide support and shared values and aspirations. 

     (29) _________, strong cultural identity expressed in the wrong way can contribute to barriers between groups. Members of smaller cultural groups can feel (30) _________ from society if others obstruct, or are intolerant of their cultural practices.