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.

My goal was to train myself to learn as much as possible to prepare for the future.

A. solemn

B. heavy

C. dismal

D. grim

A. known

B. familiar

C. aware

D. recognised

A. As I call 

B. With hindsight

C. By and large

D. In remembrance

A. Really? They are

B. Thank you, it is nice of you to say so

C. Can you say that again?

D. I love them very much

A. Welcome home! You look quite so brown and healthy

B. What a surprise to see you here on Sunday!

C. Can I have a try at this dress, Madame?

D. Please come in and talk

A. has served 

B. had been serving 

C. had served 

D. served