Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word (25) in each of the following questions.

Stop the degradation of the planet's natural environment and build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature.

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

D. finished

B. noticed

C. supported

D. finished

I have a _____ schedule this semester - classes from Monday to Friday, 7 AM to 7 PM!

Since moving to another country, some people decide to follow the customs of the new country, while _____ prefer to keep their own customs.

When I was going shopping yesterday, I accidentally met one of my old friends in high school. 

I wanted to say goodbye to Jerry, but he __________.

People of diverse background now go to different places for pleasure, business or education

If Mr. David _____ at the meeting, he would make a speech.

A. as soon as he returned

B. until I saw him

C. when he returns

D. after I'd seen him

The archaeological excavation _____ to the discovery of the ancient city lasted several years.

After the visit to that special school, we _____ friends with some students with reading disabilities.

D. realized

I don't know what to say to break the _____ with someone I've just met at the party.

Her husband bought her a ______ scarf when he went on holiday in Singapore last week.

A. beautiful silk yellow

B. beautiful yellow silk

D. yellow beautiful silk

In India, in the old days, _____ girl’s family used to give _____ boy's family a gift like money or jewelry.

A. about 

B. to 

C. of 

D. with

This is what we need for our new house, ________? 

A. were destroyed 

B. destroyed

C. have destroyed

D. were destroying

Environmental groups try to stop farmers from using harmful ______ on their crops.

Jimmy always takes the ______ by the horns at every chance in order to become a famous pop star, which is why he is so successful now.

A. bull

B. horse 

C. cow

D. buffalo

They ______ ends meet when they were young even they had to work hard.

John's ______ and efficiency at the company led to his promotion to Sales Manager.