Choose the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following sentences:

Because of the natural disasters, homelessness is on the increase.

The students have discussed the pollution problems since last week. (passive voice)

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It takes a long time to learn a foreign language. (starting with a gerund).

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She can cook for herself and that makes her more independent. (using the noun ability and a to-infinitive)

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I _________be delighted to show you round the factory.

The rain_________ It’s been raining for 3 hours.

The film was so bored that many people walked out of the cinema just

                               A                                                 B                        C

after 15 minutes watching it .

                                D

Before Tet, people usually _________.