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.

The outbreaks of the African Swine Fever (ASF) were observed in 17 provinces and cities in Vietnam. (33)_______ to the Department of Animal Health's latest report on March 14.

The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Nguyen Xuan Cuong held an (34)______ meeting with heads of 63 provinces and cities on March 14 to discuss preventative measures to prevent the spread of the disease, shortly after receiving the test results (35)_________ confirmed that the pigs are positive for the deadly virus, responsible agencies soon buried diseased pigs and disinfected infected farms with chemicals in the premises of the burying areas.

Minister Nguyen Xuan Cuong said outbreaks hit small farms for past time and it may be big losses if the disease is (36)_____ to the South which raises big herd of hog and is the major market for pig products. Minister Cuong stressed that all localities ought to revise and adopt proper measures as per the government's directive No.4/CT–TTG on the synchronous implementation of urgent solutions to control ASE In a related news of ASF, ten drivers were (37)________ VND 300 million ($12.913) for transporting 350 kilograms of pork but couldn't produce receipt of origin and hygiene certificates, said the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.

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If orders keep coming in like this, I'll have to _______ more staff.

Thanks to the help of his teacher and classmates, he made great ______ and passed the end term exam with high marks.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges

Peter: "My mother's much better now." – Kyle: “________” 

_______ there is not enough information on the effects of smoke in the atmosphere, doctors have proved that air pollution causes lung diseases.

I can't understand why you have to make such a _____ about something so unimportant.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.

For centuries, musics have played acoustical guitars, which produce sound from the vibration of the strings.

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.

The weather was so terrible that we spent the whole day indoors.

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.

You should be well–advised to have the appropriate vaccinations before you go abroad.

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.

The chairman initiated the proceedings with a brief speech.

It is necessary that he _______ of his old parents.

My sister Jo is _______ person in our family.

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.

I take my hat off to all those people who worked hard to get the contract.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges

Jenifer and Susan are talking about a book they have just read.

Jennifer: "The book is really interesting and it's hard to put it down."

Susan: “______________” 

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.

His short but pointed speech was applauded by all sections of the audience.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.