Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions from 1 to 2. 

When the Titanic crashed into the iceberg, the crew quickly sent out distress signals to alert nearby ships of the disaster and request their help. 

When Carol _______ last night, I _______ my favorite show on television. 

If a drop of oil is placed in a glass of water, it _______ to the top. 

_______ what she prepared for the job interview, Megan didn’t pass it. 

_______ the age of 21, he was able to gamble in Las Vegas. 

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions from 1 to 2. 

I’m all in favor of ambition but I think when he says he’ll be a millionaire by the time he’s 25, he’s simply crying for the moon. 

Although _______ by the bravery of his fellow soldiers, Bloch had harsh words for the army leadership. 

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 from 12 to 14.

Physics and mental exercise has been found to be beneficial for our brains, but scientists have now found it could also improve the learning ability of our children.