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Number 12
Choose the sentence of the same meaning.
1. Considering this shop is the most expensive in town, the quality of its products is of
a very low standard.
A. The products of this shop are considered to be very low quality, yet it is among the
most expensive shops in town.
B. Because of the high standard of its products, this shop is the one with the highest
prices in town.
C. Among the town's most expensive ones, this shop is renowned for the high standard
of its products.
D. One would expect higher quality products from this shop as it is more expensive than
all the others in town.
2. There was far two much evidence to the contrary for the judge to believe his story.
A. The judge believed his story because it presented so much information in his own
favour.
B. The proof against him was not sufficient for the judge to convict him.
C. The facts presented against him were so overwhelming that the judge discounted his
story.
D. While the judge wanted to believe his story, there was just not enough evidence to
support it.
3. Not all societies share the same ideas on family life and the correct way to raise
children.
A. Attitudes towards family life and chidren's education vary according to the society
one is in.
B. The role of the family and methods of bringing up children are changing in society.
C. The accepted ideas in one society about raising children may be unacceptable in
another.
D. Societies have different attitudes about family life and how children should be
brought up.
4. The price of the blouse was too tempting for me to resist buying it.
A. I couldn't resist buying the blouse despite the fact that it was too expensive.
B. I ended up buying the blouse as it was such a bargain.
C. I had enough money on me to buy the blouse, so I decided to get it.
D. I bought the blouse because it was just what I was looking for.
5. The more I hear about him, the less I want to meet him.
A. Each time I'm told something else about that man, my desire to meet him decreases.
B. People keep telling me things about him, and so I've decided never to meet him.
C. I don't know why people talk about that man so much, as I've met him and have little
to say about him.
D. I had wanted to meet the man, but now I know so much about him that I don't think
it's necessary.
6. Although London is far from being an unpolluted city, the problem isn't as bad as it
used to be.
A. Compared to its situation in the past, these days there is hardly any pollution in
London.
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B. London is undoubtedly still polluted, but it's less of a problem because people are
accustomed to it now.
C. London isn't as polluted as it was in the past, in fact, the pollution problem has been
solved.
D. While the problem definitely hasn't disappeared, there is less pollution in London
nowadays.
7. Any health benefits gained by eating meat are far outweighed by the hazards of
doing so.
A. Though meat can be unhealthy, it's even more unhealthy to avoid eating it.
B. Consuming animal flesh can harm you, but it's still an essential source of nutrition.
C. Eating meat may promote health in some ways, but harms it in many more.
D. In order to be healthy, it's important to eat meat despite potential health risks.
8. I must admit this is the most spectacular view I've ever seen during my extensive
travels.
A. So far on this journey, we've seen a lot of beautiful places, but this one is by far the
most attractive.
B. I've travelled quite a lot in my life, and admittedly, have never seen such a
breathtaking view as this.
C. I can't but remark that the reason why I travel so extensively is not to miss such
marvellous places as this one.
D. I don't think we'll ever encounter a more beautiful view in our lives than this, since it
is so breathtaking.
9. It seems to me that his real identity will always remain a secret.
A. I don't think anyone will ever know who he actually was.
B. The truth about him should never be told to anyone.
C. I think that he kept his genuine identity hidden from me.
D. He has kept quite about himself and will never reveal anything to me.Such a major
operation as this has proved completely successful in very few cases.
10. Such a major operation as this has proved completely successful in very few cases.
A. In addition to this one, they have been significantly successful in a few operations
before.
B. There aren't many cases in which an important operation like this has been fully
successful.
C. This case is the first one in which an important operation has been successfully
accomplished.
D. They have performed very successful operations on several occasions in cases similar
to this.
Answer Key
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D C D B A D C B A B
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