Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

1. Around one corner, a hundred goats suddenly appeared, in no apparent hurry to let us by.

2. Global warming is one of the major problems facing our planet.

3. If we view the problem from a different angle, a solution may become more obvious.

4. If you’re willing to fly at night, you can get a much cheaper ticket.

5. People should have the courage to stand up for their beliefs.

6. I find it hard to work at home because there are too many distractions.

7. He hoped the company would help him in finding stable accommodation.

8. Before you read, work in pairs, ask and answer the questions.

9. She received a general education in local schools and some scientific training from her father.

10. And in 1891, the shy Marie, with very little money to live on, came to Paris to continue her studies at the Sorbonne.

11. In spite of her difficult living conditions, she worked extremely hard.

12. After the tragic death of Pierre Curie in 1906, she not only took charge of educating her two children but also took the position which her husband had finally obtained at the Sorbonne.

13. After the tragic death of Pierre Curie in 1906, she not only took charge of educating her two children but also took the position which her husband had finally obtained at the Sorbonne.

14. When you put on clothing or make-up, you place it on your body in order to wear it.

15. My mother often tells me never to accept a lift from someone I’ve just met!

16. When you bought that new computer a couple of years ago, you probably thought its 500-megabyte hard disk would last for ever.

17. “Green” tourists or “eco-tourists” are upset by the effects of mass tourism.

18. How many people can visit the Galapagos Islands off the coast of Ecuador without affecting the ecological balance?

19. I look up to my father for my whole life.

20. They always look down on people who are poor.

21. He is very mean although he is very rich.

22. It is believed that conflicts between parents and children can be resolved by means of talks.

23. The film was so interesting that we have seen three times.

24. People who live in towns and cities live in an urban environment.

25. Japanese is an optional subject in my school.

26. We should take showers instead of using baths to reduce the amount of water.

27. I invited her to join our trip to Trang An, but she turned down my invitation.

28. They deserve our best wishes for the future, especially because many of them are now unemployed.

29. Many people who do volunteer work think they are more fortunate than others.

30. Public service announcement is a special advertisement for the community, normally about health or safety matters.

31. Economically disadvantaged students often drop out of school, finding a job to earn money.

32. We are looking for camp helpers who are hard-working, energetic, and able to organise activities for young children.

33. Volunteering also means getting to meet people with a similar passion.

34. We try to create an atmosphere of comfort and security for our children.

35. My husband willingly helps me do the chores at weekends so that I can have more time to relax.

36. When having days off, he always helps his wife tidy up the house.

37. Setting and clearing the table, making bed and taking out the trash are suitable chores for 8- to 10-years-old children.

38. The problem is due to discipline, or, more precisely, the lack of discipline, in schools.

39. True friendship is not common, and there are many people who seem incapable of it.

40. If you are at a loose end this weekend, I will show you round the city.

41. Susan lost her head when she suddenly woke up and saw the house on fire.

42. Henry has found a temporary job in a factory.

43. Mr Smith’s new neighbors appear to be very friendly.

44. The consequences of the typhoon were disastrous due to the lack of precautionary measures.

45. There should be new measures to discourage car use in favor of public transport.

46. In one well-known test, women and men were able to distinguish by smell alone clothing worn by their marriage partners from similar clothing worn by other people.

47. Other characters may think that a problem is inexplicable, but Poe’s detective, C. Auguste Dupin, finds it easy to understand.

48. The distinction between schooling and education implied by this remark is important.

49. Due to an increase in population and the use of nearby land for farming, there are toxic levels of chemicals in the water.

50. They have not made any effort to integrate with the local community.

51. There has been insufficient rainfall over the past two years, and farmers are having trouble.

52. I don’t like the way he refers to his problems obliquely.

53. My little daughter would spend an inordinate amount of time in the shop, deciding exactly which comics she was going to buy.

54. Thousands are going starving because of the failure of this year’s harvest.

55. I’d like to install some money into my bank account.

56. The relationship between structure, process and outcome is very unclear.

57. The situation in the country has remained relatively stable for a few months now.

58. We offered a speedy and secure service of transferring money in less than 24 hours.

59. The clubs meet on the last Thursday of every month in a dilapidated palace.

60. There has been discernible improvement in the noise levels since lorries were banned.

61. In remote communities, it’s important to replenish stocks before the winter sets in.

62. Population growth rates vary among regions and even among countries within the same region.

63. In some countries, the disease burden could be prevented through environmental improvements.

64. After five days on trial, the court found him innocent of the crime and he was released.

65. Affluent families find it easier to support their children financially.

66. Fruit and vegetables grew in abundance on the island. The islanders even exported the surplus.

67. There is growing concern about the way man has destroyed the environment.

68. The Green Party have called for a substantial reduction in the emission of greenhouse gases by the UK.

69. We went through the report thoroughly but the information we wanted wasn’t given anywhere.

70. She called me this morning at the office and we had a brief chat.

71. Primary education in the United States is compulsory.

72. The company is very successful in releasing a new customer-driven product, which contains no artificial colors.

73. Look at the illustrations of different parts of a computer system.

74. The best time to visit is during the dry season, from October to April when the hard forest rain is over.

75. I always admire my uncle as he is a policeman.

76. It will cost a lot if we don’t pay attention to solving the water pollution here.

77. He tried to find a way of bettering their lives.

78. His career in the illicit drug trade ended with the police raid this morning.

79. The church is quite an ancient building.

80. She’s been trying to find a good job in the city and she’s finally succeeded.

81. The Ministry of Health is carrying out a health project for the poor in mountainous regions and rural areas.

82. Our children must attend some acceptable school during the years of compulsory education.

83. If we had taken his sage advice, we wouldn’t be in so much trouble now.

84. When you put on clothing or make-up, you place it on your body in order to wear it.

85. My mother often tells me never to accept a lift from someone I’ve just met!

86. When you bought that new computer a couple of years ago, you probably thought its 500-megabyte hard disk would last forever.

87. The spoken language differs considerably from the written language.

88. In some rural areas, English is an optional subject for school children.

89. Fresh water is very important to life because no one can live without it. Yes, it is one of the limited and most endangered natural resources on our planet.

90. One way to protect our environment from pollution is to reduce wasteful consumption.

91. Playing computer games for too long is not good for our eyesight.

92. It was getting late, so we hurriedly gathered all our things and ran home.

93. People have eliminated poverty and hunger in many parts of the world.

94. After a very short time, this kind of music becomes wildly popular among the youth.

95. Many people who do volunteer work think they are more fortunate than others.

96. They always look down on people who are poor.

97. They pulled down the building because it was very old.

98. You should not wear casual clothes to the interview. The first impression is very important.

99. If you book tickets early, you can get a discount.

100. There are 1.6 billion tourists roaming the world, and the impact of tourism can be devastating.