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

I believe the government will use advanced technology to build faster trainsand make people's life more comfortable. 

He's really got the bit between his ___________ so that he can pass the exam with flying colours.

The company should allow flexible working hours so that its employees can avoid traffic congestion.

He's a widower who _________ three children. 

You should ask for Henry's advice; he is very ___________ 

Everything's a bit more expensive here and property prices are extremely high. A lot of people have no choice but to live in the ____________ and commute in to work. 

It is not advisory to make travel arrangements during this time when the Covid-19 pandemic is still spreading at an unprecedented rate. 

It's not a good idea for us to swim in this lake.