Exercise 2: Choose the word closest in meaning to the word/phrase in bold.
Question 1: The medical team visited a remote village after heavy rain damaged the only road.
A. rural
B. distant
C. mountainous
D. quiet
Question 2: Local families alleviated pressure on the shelter by donating blankets after the storm damaged many homes.
A. managed
B. avoided
C. reduced
D. measured
Question 3: While Lan was participating in a clean-up day, her classmates were sorting plastic bottles nearby.
A. taking part in
B. preparing for
C. applying for
D. signing up for
Question 4: Clean water was indispensable after the flood because many wells were no longer safe.
A. practical
B. beneficial
C. reliable
D. necessary
Question 5: The children appreciated the school materials because they had very few supplies at home.
A. accepted
B. requested
C. valued
D. noticed
Question 6: The organiser asked if we were available on Saturday morning to welcome visitors.
A. prepared
B. free
C. willing
D. suitable
Question 7: The group gave practical support by repairing doors and providing school materials.
A. basic
B. useful
C. careful
D. educational
Question 8: The students conducted a survey before they presented their findings to the class.
A. carried out
B. recorded
C. reported
D. repeated
Question 9: After the landslide, several households were in need, so local groups brought rice and clean water.
A. facing danger
B. receiving aid
C. seeking shelter
D. requiring support
Question 10: The charity was established in 2018 to support poor communities in the province.
A. founded
B. funded
C. managed
D. promoted
Exercise 3: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the word/phrase in bold.
Question 1: The shop owner was generous when he gave free meals to older people experiencing homelessness.
A. careful
B. distant
C. strict
D. selfish
Question 2: The charity team reached a village that was usually isolated during the rainy season.
A. accessible
B. rural
C. quiet
D. crowded
Question 3: The training course was beneficial because it helped volunteers improve their communication skills.
A. helpful
B. limited
C. harmful
D. optional
Question 4: The interviewer was available in the afternoon, so we could ask about the volunteer position.
A. willing
B. busy
C. suitable
D. prepared
Question 5: Hoa felt confident before the interview because she had prepared carefully.
A. careful
B. excited
C. pleased
D. nervous
Question 6: The event was organised, and every volunteer knew their duties clearly.
A. formal
B. delayed
C. chaotic
D. active
Question 7: The lesson was hands-on because students learned how to sort donations correctly.
A. theoretical
B. realistic
C. specific
D. useful
Question 8: The number of applicants increased after the organisation advertised the volunteer positions online.
A. changed
B. returned
C. remained
D. dropped
Question 9: The food bank was launched to deliver free meals to poor families every weekend.
A. continued
B. expanded
C. shut down
D. taken over
Question 10: The community project helped reduce poverty in several villages over three years.
A. hardship
B. prosperity
C. unemployment
D. difficulty











