Question 1: The government is trying to "reduce" the amount of plastic waste in the ocean.

A. increase B. cut down on C. maintain D. produce

Question 2: We were very "surprised" to hear that he had passed the exam with flying colors.

A. disappointed B. excited C. amazed D. bored

Question 3: It is "vital" for students to finish their homework before going to class.

A. unnecessary B. essential C. optional D. simple

Question 4: I "happen to" know his phone number, so I can call him now.

A. luckily know B. plan to know C. want to know D. forget to know

Question 5: The air pollution in this city is "getting worse" every day.

A. improving B. recovering C. deteriorating D. changing

Question 6: Please "give me a hand" with these heavy suitcases.

A. help me B. ignore me C. look at me D. follow me

Question 7: She is a very "generous" woman who often gives money to charity.

A. mean B. selfish C. kind D. greedy

Question 8: The meeting was "postponed" until next week due to the heavy rain.

A. cancelled B. put off C. continued D. started

Question 9: I am "fond of" reading books in my free time.

A. tired of B. interested in C. scared of D. bad at

Question 10: The road was "narrow", so we had to drive very carefully.

A. wide B. long C. small D. flat