Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
49. He vowed to intensify efforts to accelerate the structural reform of the economy.
A. upsurge B. slow down C. quicken D. speed up
50. The government will come under fire again when the latest crime figures are released.
A. be complimented B. be criticized C. be accused D. be blamed