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Modern office buildings often trap indoor air, which directly creates physical health risks. Many workers remain oblivious to the invisible gases circulating around their desks. Because the windows stay closed, the atmosphere quickly becomes stale and heavy. Without proper air circulation, poor ventilation systems allow dangerous microbes to build up inside the rooms. This dirty air can severely irritate human airways. If building managers neglect the air conditioning units, the office turns into a central source for communicable diseases. In this environment, a single sick person can spread germs easily, causing other staff members to catch a bad cough. Medical professionals carefully scrutinize the physical impact of this environment on indoor workers. Studies show that breathing contaminated air triggers a persistent cough, which lasts much longer than a transient winter cold. The biological reaction to fine dust is never benign; in fact, it is highly detrimental to human lungs. A young person with a robust body might only feel a little tired at first. However, the exact same air can cause an acute asthma attack in a frail worker. Over time, poor air quality will deplete their physical energy, leaving them feeling deeply lethargic and unable to work well. Companies must take direct action to ward off these severe respiratory problems. It is imperative to fix the cooling filters before the health issues spread. Old filters collect layers of filth, so they require immediate replacement to ensure proper hygiene. Maintenance teams must work meticulously to clean the hidden vents. A perfunctory cleaning job will leave harmful bacteria inside the air ducts. Engineers also need to modify the system to bring in fresh outside air. Good airflow helps to clear the lungs and provides sufficient oxygen to the brain. A clean indoor environment gives workers a clear health advantage. When the air is pure, employees naturally stay attentive during long meetings. They do not feel sleepy or inattentive in the afternoon. Companies that make a firm commitment to improve air quality see a sharp drop in sick days. Employees can quickly recuperate from minor colds, so their overall health does not deteriorate. Providing safe indoor air is an indispensable part of modern management. The physical evidence proves that it is an unequivocal necessity to protect workers' overall health. (Adapted from The Conversation)

Read the passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best answer to each of the following questions from 19 to 26.

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The word "oblivious" in paragraph 1 is nearly OPPOSITE in meaning to ____.
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The word "communicable" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ____.
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The word "benign" in paragraph 2 is most nearly OPPOSITE in meaning to ____.
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The word "acute" in paragraph 2 is nearly OPPOSITE in meaning to ____.
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The word "imperative" in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ____.
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The word "perfunctory" in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ____.
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The word "attentive" in paragraph 4 is nearly OPPOSITE in meaning to ____.
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The word "recuperate" in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to ____.