1. Every culture has a different way to spend their leisure time. Eating out is the national pastime in France. It was dated back after the Revolution. In the early to mid-18th century, restaurants did not become an important part of the gastronomic scene. Only taverns and inns served food and drink, but there were no menus and no intricate dishes.Find the word or phrase in the paragraph that is close in meaning to “pastime”?

2. I got up late this morning. I was afraid to miss the bus, so I skipped breakfast. Could I have a piece of bread? I’m simply ravenous.

The word “ravenous” is closest in meaning to….

3. My family led a rugged life in the Alaskan mountains, with no electricity and no running water. My parents could only afford a loaf of bread for the whole family. However, it was in the past. Because of my parents’ hard work, we can get what we want easily now.
The word “rugged” is closest in meaning to….

4. The SAR team worked continuously for one week to save the plane crash victims without a break. By the end of it, all the team was completely drained so they slept all day long.
The word “drained” is closest in meaning to….​