Read the following announcement and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best fits each of the numb...

Read the following announcement and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 14 to 19.

Heatwave in Southern Vietnam

        Southern Vietnam is bracing for a continued streak of (14) ____________ weather, with temperatures in several provinces forecast to climb beyond 37°C . According to the Southern Regional Hydrometeorological Center, the region is currently gripped by a heatwave that shows (15) ____________ sign of relenting.

        Localities including Ho Chi Minh City and its neighbor Dong Nai are expected to bear the brunt of the conditions, with many areas likely to experience severe heat. Daily maximums are projected to hover between 35°C and 37°C, though localized peaks will frequently exceed the 37 degrees (16) ____________ coming days.

        Meteorologists attribute this extreme weather to a (17) ____________ system shifting eastward, paired with the southeastward expansion of a western low-pressure heat zone. This is further complicated by a low-pressure trough at northern latitudes and a stable subtropical system at higher altitudes. Local authorities have issued warnings regarding the increased risk of residential and forest fires (18) ____________ the combination of intense heat and low humidity. On a personal health level, prolonged exposure to these conditions (19) ____________ a serious risk of dehydration, heat exhaustion, and heatstroke.

Question 14. A. sweltering        B. blustery                        C. superb                        D. temperate

Question 15. A. much                B. few                                C. several                        D. little

Question 16. A. in                B. for                                C. on                                D. during

Question 17. A. high-pressure weakening continental        B. continental weakening high-pressure

                 C. weakening continental high-pressure        D. high-pressure weakening continental

Question 18. 

        A. notwithstanding        B. with regard to                C. due to                        D. in lieu of

Question 19. A. triggers        B. poses                        C. minimizes                        D. yields