1.

Autosuggestive techniques can help in the treatment of diseases which cannot be cured
by conventional medicine.

A. ordinary B. popular C. essential D. alternative

2. John received constant physical and psychological abuse from his father.

A. repeatedly B. brutal C. potent D. irregular

3. The use of violence and the level of repression have a direct bearing on movement
outcomes.

A. upshots B. results C. origins D. sequels

4. The child's parents or guardians must give their consent before she has the operation.

A. permission B. sanction C. compliance D. rejection

5. Friendly contacts between different peoples facilitate the cultural and economic
interchange.

A. hinder B. promote C. simplify D. expedite

6. His writing is so diffuse and obscure that it is difficult to make out what it is he is
trying to say.

A. ambiguous B. vague C. straightforward D. enigmatic

7. Resources are finite, and choices have to be made between competing priorities and
needs.

A. scant B. limited C. deficient D. endless

8. We offer you a comprehensive training in all aspects of the business.

A. extensive B. restricted C. thorough D. exhaustive

9. The legislature passed a law to prohibit the dumping of nuclear waste.

A. forbid B. impede C. outlaw D. approve

10. This agreement is very ambiguous and open to various interpretations.

A. vague B. obscure C. obvious D. complex

11. The renewal licence will commence on the date your application is received in the
Driver Licensing Central Office.

A. expire B. begin C. extend D. remain

12. Inflation is likely to accelerate this year, adding further upward pressure on interest
rates.

A. soar B. rise C. drop D. boost

13. Bonus or incentive pay will fluctuate based upon company, division, or group
performance.

A. escalate B. remain C. skyrocket D. vary

14. These countries are characterized by highly dynamic economies.

A. static B. changing C. unsteady D. erratic

15. Harvest festival was the occasion for the collective expression of a community's
religious values.

A. shared B. emotional C. individual D. common

16. Businesses have become increasingly reliant on complicated computing systems.

A. dependent on B. concerned about

C. cautious about D. separated from

17. Though he's not clever, he's a diligent worker and has often done well in the
examinations.

A. conscientious B. capable C. idle D. attentive

18. He made a rash decision and now he is suffering for it.

A. reckless B. thoughtful C. irresponsible D. hasty

19. In remote communities, it’s important to replenish stocks before the winter sets in.

A. remake B. empty C. refill D. repeat

20. There has been no discernible improvement in the noise levels since lorries were
banned.
A. clear B. obvious C. thin D. insignificant

21. The distinction between schooling and education implied by this remark is important.

A. explicit B. implicit C. obscure D. odd

22. He decided not to buy the fake watch and wait until he had more money.

A. authentic B. forger C. faulty D. original

23. An eminent psychologist who expanded our knowledge of how children think and
develop was a Swiss named Jean Piaget.

A. renowned B. prominent C. clever D. obscure

24. Albert Bandura, who began his career at Stanford University in 1953, stressed the
importance of observation, imitation, and modelling in learning.

A. emphasized B. downplayed C. underscored D. affirmed

25. His observations, which were truly original when first published in 1936, were
described as being so obvious that it took a genius to think of them.

A. unusual B. impressive C. outdated D. interesting

26. The new worker was reprimanded for his serious mistakes.

A. required B. blamed C. praised D. exchanged

27. After five days on trial, the court found him innocent of the crime and he was
released.

A. guilty B. naive C. benevolent D. innovative

28. A chronic lack of sleep may make us irritable and reduces our motivation to work.

A. uncomfortable B. responsive C. calm D. miserable

29. We'd better speed up if we want to get there in time.

A. slow down B. turn down C. put down D. lie down

30. We run a very tight ship here, and we expect all our employees to be at their desks
by eight o'clock and take good care of their own business.

A. organize things inefficiently B. manage an inflexible system

C. run faster than others D. have a good voyage

31. Any student who neglects his or her homework is unlikely to do well at school.

A. approves of B. attends to C. puts off D. looks for

32. Drivers are advised to get enough petrol because filling stations are few and far
between on the highway.

A. easy to find B. difficult to access

C. unlikely to happen D. impossible to reach

33. In some Western cultures, people who avoid eye contact in a conversation are
regarded as untrustworthy.

A. embarrassed B. quiet C. reliable D. suspicious

34. As a sociable boy, Jack enjoys spending his free time going out with friends.

A. mischievous B. outgoing C. caring D. shy

35. They were discussing the best way to foster democracy and prosperity in the former
communist countries.

A. promote B. cultivate C. uphold D. hinder

36. Today students are under a lot of pressure due to the high expectations from their
parents and teachers.

A. nervousness B. emotion C. stress D. relaxation

37. The image presented in the media show us celebrities enjoying an enviable lifestyle:
they live in huge mansions, drive expensive cars, and wear the latest in high fashion.

A. desirable B. superior C. savory D. rejected

38. If you are at a loose end tomorrow, why don't we spend the day sunbathing and
relaxing on the beach?

A. having a lot to do B. having nothing to do

C. having nothing to lose D. having a lot to gain

39. You should not wear casual clothes when coming to a job interview.
A. vital B. normal C. formal D. total

40. Do you believe in eternal friendship in which the friends never betray one another?

A. temporary B. lasting C. potential D. suitable

41. The captain ordered the soldiers to gather on the double, even though they were
sleeping.

A. intensively B. increasingly C. hesitantly D. immediately

42. It is widely known that the excessive use of pesticides is producing a detrimental
effect on the local groundwater.

A. useless B. harmless C. damaging D. fundamental

43. Sorry, I can’t come to your party. I am snowed under with work at the moment.

A. busy with B. free from C. tired of D. interested in

44. The coming exams caused her a lot of distress and exhaustion.

A. worry B. action C. ease D. doubt

45. It's not a pleasant feeling to discover you've been taken for a ride by a close friend.

A. driven away B. deceived deliberately

C. given a lift D. treated with sincerity

46. She is a very generous old woman. She has given most of her wealth to a charity
organization.

A. mean B. amicable C. kind D. hospitable

47. In some countries, the disease burden could be prevented through environmental
improvements.

A. something to suffer B. something enjoyable

C. something sad D. something to entertain

48. Affluent families find it easier to support their children financially.

A. Well-off B. Impoverished
C. Wealthy D. Privileged

49. Vietnam’s admission to the World Trade Organisation (WTO) has promoted its trade

relations with other countries.

A. boosted B. expanded C. restricted D. balanced

50. There weren't many tough questions in the exam, so I could answer most of them.

A. simple B. difficult C. important D. interesting

51. This new washing machine is not a patch on our old one. These clothes are still dirty.

A. to be expensive B. to be broken C. to be strange D. to be better

52. Solving this type of mathematical problem is child’s play if you’ve done it many
times.

A. so childish B. easy C. challenging D. undemanding

53. If you say bad things about the person who gives you a job, you bite the hand that
feeds you.

A. be unfriendly B. be ungrateful C. be thankful D. be devoted

54. The new cow-boy film catches the fancy of the children. They have watched it since
the morning.

A. attracts B. amuses C. bores D. amazes

55. I could see the finish line and thought I was home and dry. I have put in a lot of effort
for this moment.

A. unsuccessful B. pessimistic C. hopeless D. humorous

56. It is a really difficult matter to decide how to solve now. I will need time to think
twice.

A. consider carelessly B. accept immediately

C. refuse at once D. consider carefully

57. He didn’t bat an eyelid when he realized he failed the exam again.

A. was very surprised B. didn’t show surprise

C. was very disappointed D. didn’t care at all

58. You need to keep abreast of the current events. You look so clueless when I mention
the result of the election.

A. keep up with B. obtain information

C. become outmoded D. bring about

59. If the world’s tropical forests continue to disappear at their present rate, many animal
species will die out.

A. be extinct B. remain unharmed

C. continue to live D. get bigger

60. Sporadic conflict is inevitable among families and the way families choose to
approach issues can make a colossal difference.

A. negligible B. substantial C. enormous D. significant

61. The government is not prepared to put up with this situation any longer.

A. escape from B. differ from C. result in D. disagree with

62. Not until all their demands had been turned down did the workers decide to go on
strike for more welfare.

A. rejected B. accepted C. removed D. encountered

63. Only the graduates are eligible for this job as it requires a lot of intensive knowledge.

A. qualified B. adequate C. unfit D. suitable

64. He is a very vigorous student. He always engages in social activities at school.

A. energetic B. active C. agreeable D. feeble

65. Formal dress is compulsory at this meeting where a lot of big figures will show up.

A. optional B. obligatory C. necessary D. unavoidable

66. He has come up with an ingenious idea of solving the company’s financial problems.

A. clever B. effective C. inventive D. unimaginative

67. There is an implicit threat of using mobile phones. You can’t be sure what radioactive
waves will do to your health.

A. obvious B. indirect C. hidden D. incentive

68. His aggression was inevitable as he had been through a lot of pressures.

A. unexpected B. predictable C. foreseeable D. immovable

69. After winning a national lottery, he squandered it frivolously.

A. thoughtlessly B. ineffectively C. professionally D. seriously

70. At the concert, he showed his exceptional ability to sing these high notes.

A. remarkable B. fearless C. mediocre D. extraordinary

71. Kindness is intrinsic in his personality as he has received good care and love from his
parents from the start.

A. explicit B. integral C. essential D. acquired

72. Smallpox is a fatal disease that used to claim the lives of millions of people in the
past.

A. wholesome B. lethal C. ill-intentioned D. unforthcoming

73. I think his rules are quite rigid. If he wants to succeed, he needs to change his
opinions in some circumstances.

A. stiff B. flexible C. severe D. fundamental

74. It is not a valid argument. You can’t say that you can get a promotion just because
you haven’t been late for work.

A. illegal B. rational C. unusual D. unconvincing

75. Marriage is just his peripheral concern. He has set his heart on becoming a successful
business man for the rest of his life.

A. marginal B. central C. unimportant D. simple

76. Her knowledge of world history is very extensive. She can tell you the stories of
many dynasties from different countries.
A. restricted B. broad C. widespread D. general

77. Small businesses have proliferated in the last ten years, which have provided a lot of
jobs for local people.

A. dwindled B. expanded C. replicated D. admitted

78. The fashion industry in this country is prospering since people are paying more
attention to their appearance.

A. succeeding B. flourishing C. declining D. destroying

79. TEFL.com is a website which offers a job research facility to assist qualified students
in finding work.

A. help B. aid C. support D. hinder

80. Different forms of justifiable punishment can contribute to promoting children’s

ability to differentiate between right and wrong.

A. legitimate B. brutal C. severe D. ridiculous

81. He maintained that he had seen her steal his phone.

A. insisted B. denied C. supported D. declared

82. She is not worth our respect as she has abandoned her children.

A. walked out on B. left C. given up on D. kept

83. In order to curb the unemployment rate in this country, the government should create
policies that can attract international corporations.

A. control B. limit C. promote D. improve

84. They have not made any effort to integrate with the local community.

A. cooperate B. put together C. separate D. connect

85. He was ostracised by his colleagues for refusing to support the strike.

A. crucified B. included C. patronized D. lionized

86. The bank announced that it was to merge with another of the high street banks.

A. separate B. assemble C. collaborate D. coordinate

87. Urbanization is the shift of people moving from rural to urban areas, and the result is
the growth of cities.

A. movement B. maintenance C. variation D. transmission

88. I believe he has full competence to do that job. He is a very intelligent and
responsible man.

A. bravery B. proficiency C. failure D. ability

89. There is a disparity in the way people from different cultures view money.

A. contradiction B. compromise C. steadiness D. harmony

90. He has no hesitation to tell me his secrets. We have known each other since we are a
child.

A. willingness B. qualms C. reluctance D. restriction

91. You should be more polite to your teacher, she has very little tolerance for bad
behavior.

A. agreement B. forbearance C. disapproval D. acceptance

92. She could not hide her dismay at the result. She has worked really hard for this exam.

A. disappointment B. depression C. happiness D. pessimism

93. I clearly remember talking to him in a chance meeting last summer.

A. unplanned B. deliberate C. accidental D. unintentional

94. In the dawn of space exploration, the notion that atmospheric conditions on Earth
may be unique in the solar system was strengthened.

A. outcome B. continuation C. beginning D. end

95. John stayed at home from work yesterday because he was feeling under the weather.

A. unwell B. sick C. unhealthy D. fine

96. With her sophisticated tastes, the singer has become an omnipresent icon of style and
beauty.

A. oblivious B. controversial C. ubiquitous D. unknown

97. The works of such men as the English philosophers John Locke and Thomas Hobbes
helped pave the way for academic freedom in the modern sense.

A. terminate B. prevent C. initiate D. lighten

98. No one knew precisely what would happen to a human being in space.

A. correctly B. flexibly C. falsely D. formally

99. She is gratified to accept this invitation as she will be able to meet a lot of people of
the same interests.

A. overjoyed B. unpleased C. miserable D. innocent

100. The dim lights made it hard to see, so Ben squinted to make out the stranger’s face
in the distance.

A. faint B. muted C. weak D. strong

101. I’ll be thinking of you and hoping that you have good luck on the day of your
interview.

A. keep my fingers crossed for you

B. wish ill upon you

C. wish the ground would open up and swallow you

D. lay my fingers on you

102. The houses in the immediate vicinity of the blast were badly damaged.

A. across the street B. within stone’s throw

C. in the neighborhood D. beyond the horizon

103. If you ask me, the Chinese restaurant at the center of the city has seen better days,
I’m afraid.

A. in bad condition B. the worse for wear

C. in good repair D. beyond repair

104. The professional sprinter was robbed of victory at the finishing line in last week’s
World Championship.
A. was on his beam ends B. fought a losing battle

C. took a battering D. carried the day

105. Don’t wrap your children in cotton wool - let them play with the others at school.

A. overprotect your children B. mollycoddle your children

C. overindulge your children D. ignore your children

106. Provided that you live within your means at this luxurious and glamorous
metropolis, you won’t get into debt.

A. live within your budget B. are a spendthrift

C. do some penny-pinching D. save for a rainy day

107. Getting an earnest apology from such a headstrong man like him was like getting
blood out of a stone.

A. out of the question B. contrary to reason

C. hundred-to-one D. a piece of cake

108. The seemingly reticent boy in our class has greater depths to him than you may
think.

A. has a more complex personality B. has a simpler personality

C. has a more unique personality D. has a more mysterious personality

109. The rock concert last night was a complete sell-out, so we couldn’t go.

A. there was no ticket left B. there were some tickets left

C. the ticket price was too high D. the ticket price was too low

110. Other issues take the back seat other than concerns about job and public safety.

A. take a less important position than B. are of more paramount significance than

C. can be tackled more easily than D. raise more controversy than

111. The actor gave a very run-of-the-mill performance, and the critics expressed their
disapproval in their reports the following days.
A. mediocre B. undistinguished

C. exceptional D. average

112. Sharon is such a positive person – she makes light of her problems whatever they
are.

A. plays down B. gives little weight to

C. shrugs off D. exaggerates

113. My close relative made no bones about recommending me for the job at the local
hospital.

A. had some hesitation in B. talked as man to man

C. were quite frank and certain about D. had no qualms about

114. I shouldn’t go outside without a raincoat because it’s raining cats and dogs.

A. it’s just started to rain B. it’s raining very heavily

C. it’s going to rain D. it’s raining a little

115. His flat looks so spick and span that it’s difficult to believe he just had a party last
night.

A. in apple-pie order B. neat as a button

C. in good order D. messed up

116. My mother nearly had kittens when I said I was going to buy a motorbike.

A. let the cat out of the bag B. put the cat among the pigeons

C. kept her head D. got out of the rat race

117. The new rule on wearing uniforms at our school will be put into force next
semester.

A. be applied B. be implemented

C. take effect D. be abolished

118. Harvey took the liberty of ordering some new equipment for the office.
A. ordered at his disposal B. was granted the permission to order

C. ordered of his own free will D. was given the freedom to order

119. You should always be grateful for what you are given.

A. not look a gift horse in the mouth

B. hear straight from the horse’s mouth

C. avoid setting the cart before the horse

D. never flog a dead horse

120. The rich kid in my class paid an arm and a leg for those new Gucci jeans.

A. paid a little money for B. paid a small fortune for

C. splashed out on D. forked out money on

121. You don’t have to worry too much - We will cross the bridge when we come to it.

A. deal with the problem later when it happens

B. immediately take into account the possible problem

C. tackle the problem with uncertainty

D. address the problem at grass-root level

122. The numerous awards and trophies on his wall bear a testimony to his great success
as an athlete.

A. corroborate B. disprove C. substantiate D. verify

123. It is in your best interests to give up resistance and to cooperate.

A. is beneficial for you B. does you great harm

C. is up to you D. is none of your business

124. He has had a grudge against me ever since I was promoted over him.

A. has been on good terms with B. has had an aversion to

C. has felt malice towards D. has cast aspersions on

125. His career as a doctor has been put in jeopardy because of his irresponsible attitude.

A. out on a limb B. on the line

C. out of harm’s way D. on the spot

126. Old workers are too senile and feeble to handle demanding work assignments.

A. fragile B. firm C. cautious D. reckless

127. My cousin tends to look on the bright side in any circumstance.

A. be confident B. be optimistic C. be pessimistic D. be smart

128. His physical condition was not an impediment to his career as a violinist. He has
won a lot of prizes.

A. difficulty B. barrier C. advantage D. pitfall

129. It’s difficult to tell him to give in because he is so big-headed.

A. wise B. generous C. modest D. arrogant

130. Tony was so absorbed in his assignment that he forgot all about his dinner in the
oven.

A. distracted from B. busy with C. interested in D. obliged to

131. I was going to have a go at parachuting but lost my nerve at the last minute.

A. was determined to go ahead B. lost my temper

C. was discouraged from trying D. grew out of it

132. For eliminating pollution, one can switch to alternative and renewable energy
sources like bio fuels instead of depending on non-renewable fossil fuels that only helps
in polluting our planet.

A. change for the better B. substitute for the unavailable

C. make no change at all D. find a replacement for

133. Because of his disease, the doctor advised him to abstain from alcohol and meat.
However, he seems not to follow this advice.

A. continue B. desist C. increase D. undermine

134. The manager needs an assistant that he can count on to take care of problems in his
absence.

A. discredit B. disrespect C. dislike D. distrust

135. It's not beyond the realm of possibility that some schools may have to cut sport
altogether.

A. possible B. impossible C. unlikely D. certain

136. Steve was very happy in his job until he fell out with his boss. After that, it was
difficult for them to work together.

A. made up with B. made for C. made out D. made off

137. His lawyer thought he had a good chance of being acquitted at the trial, if no further
evidence was found.

A. found guilty B. declared innocent

C. advised of appealing D. released unconditionally

138. My teacher required us to present our report of the survey's result in black and white
in order for her to see our points easily.

A. clearly B. ambiguously C. thoroughly D. obviously

139. His performance stood head and shoulders above the rest.

A. was better than B. was worse than

C. became higher than D. became cheaper than

140. It was obvious that the deal was no longer tenable, so we kicked it into touch.

A. measure it B. mention it C. forgot it D. approved it

141. She waved her hand about, ostentatiously displaying her large diamond ring.

A. expensively B. showily C. enormously D. humbly

142. The best hope of avoiding downmarket tabloid TV futures lies in the pressure
currently being put on the networks to clean up their act.

A. expensive B. famous C. poor quality D. uncreative

143. Teenagers can become addicted to social networking if they can't control what they
spend online.

A. dependent on B. hooked on C. indifferent to D. exhausted by

144. Then the strangest thing happens - Will and Marcus strike up an unusual friendship.

A. cover up B. give up C. make up D. take up

145. Don’t get angry with such a thing. It’s only a storm in a teacup.

A. a serious problem B. a trivial thing

C. a commercial tension D. a financial issue

146. He's really out of shape, so he'd better start exercising. Otherwise, he won't be able
to join us on the hiking trip next month.

A. out of work B. unhealthy and stressed

C. physically fit D. always joyful

148. The matches went on till as late as 10 p.m. on Saturday and even then the A division
final had to be carried over to the next day.

A. brought forward B. put out

C. moved out D. pull off

149. Urbanization is the triumph of the unnatural over the natural, the grid over the
organic.

A. failure B. effort C. power D. side

150. Successful desert plants are resilient to scorching summers and frigid winters,
drought, and high-salt conditions.

A. rigid B. flexible C. tough D. sturdy

151. Danny put the cat among the pigeons by suggesting that the company might have to
make some redundancies.

A. made other people disappointed B. made other people nervous

C. made a lot of people satisfied D. made a lot of people worried.

152. If a friend is usually very smart but suddenly doesn't understand a simple joke, you
might say he is thick.

A. slow to learn new things B. clever at telling jokes

C. quick to understand everything D. not interested in funny stories

153. The water workers' claim for a 10 percent pay rise has been under consideration by
the government.

A. neglected B. concentrated C. suspected D. bethought

154. Joe's been walking with a spring in his step ever since he found out he was getting a
promotion.

A. a happy and excited mood B. a joyful and energetic mood

C. a worried and depressed moon D. a bad and sorrow mood

155. Renewable resources, such as solar, wind, tidal energy, etc., are the resources that
can be replenished over time naturally.

A. depleted B. restored C. replaced D. substituted

156. John's decision to drop out of university to go to a vocational school drove his
mother up the wall. She thought that it is really a stupid decision.

A. made his mother pleased B. made his mother angry

C. made his mother worried D. made his mother ashamed

157. One of the best ways to understand what a job is like, is to do it. Work experience is
a great way to get a feel for what a job is all about.

A. to have an understanding about B. to touch with one's own hand

C. to be all at sea with D. to do something on purpose

158. Developments in technology mean we can now do banking transactions at our

leisure.

A. comfortably B. inconveniently

C. freely D. independently
159. The schoolboy’s excuse wasn’t credible at all. Nobody in the classroom believed in
the far-fetched story he told.

A. reliable B. predictable C. knowledgeable D. unbelievable

160. We have to work against the clock so as to meet the deadline of the clients
tomorrow.

A. work in a haste B. work slowly

C. work as fast as possible D. work strenuously

161. It's only quite recently that the long-lasting and devastating effects of such
chemicals on wildlife have come to light.

A. durable B. effective C. transient D. flexible

162. John: “I think we have done enough work today. I’m feeling tired now”.

Alice: “Let’s call it a day and hit the hay!”\

A. stay awake B. go to sleep C. take a bath D. eat something

163. I am just a cog in the machine in this organization as my contribution to it is still

minor.

A. negligible B. pivotal

C. of little importance D. of complete indifference

164. What ruins our presentation on the mitosis process is that Natasha and Jackie are not
on the same wavelength about how to deal with it.

A. not familiar-thinking B. not like-minded

C. not same-minded D. not though-sharing

165. One journalist has commented, "Ordering a frozen embryo is a little more
emotionally complicated than ordering a home-delivered pizza - but not so different
logistically".

A. in theory B. in practice C. in fact D. in deed

166. I heard it through the grapevine that they were enemies and had never been on
good terms.
A. gave it the low-down

B. put it in the picture

C. heard it straight from the horse’s mouth

D. kept it in the loop

167. Rather than assuming responsibility for explaining corporate losses, the CEO passed
the buck to his CFO to explain the downturn.

A. the CEO denied responsibilities

B. the CEO shifted the responsibility to his CFO

C. made the CFO responsible for a problem that the CEO should deal with

D. the CEO shouldered the blame

168. It is believed that conflicts between parents and children can be resolved by means
of heart-to-heart talks.

A. harmony B. disagreements C. differences D. similarities

169. A spokeswoman for the company would not divulge the salaries paid to top
managers.

A. conceal B. unwrap C. reveal D. expose

170. The birds still are protected from intentional harm or killing under the act.

A. accidental B. premeditated C. planned D. willful

171. A few faint gleams of sunshine lit up the gloomy afternoon.

A. dismal B. dreary C. cheerful D. dull

172. Network structures and powerful small appliances allow data and computer
resources to scatter throughout an enterprise.

A. spread B. disseminate C. diffuse D. gather

173. Solid wood furniture is much more sturdy than chipboard furniture.

A. stronger B. more durable C. tougher D. more delicate

174. Materials from the supplier will be ordered only if the production plant can sell its
product.

A. distributor B. provider C. manufacturer D. customer

175. Brightly coloured packaging made the pens especially appealing to children.

A. tempting B. attractive C. pleasant D. offensive

176. Excessive sex and violence in film and television have been shown to contribute to a
tendency towards similar behaviour in spectators.

A. ubiquitous B. prevalent C. limited D. undue

177. The best thing about the location of the house is its proximity to the town centre.

A. closeness B. adjacency C. remoteness D. contiguity

178. She put forward some cogent reasons for abandoning the plan.

A. compelling B. convincing C. justified D. baseless

179. Income from tourism accounts for a sizeable proportion of the area’s total income.

A. considerable B. modest C. significant D. enormous

180. She's always conspicuous because of her bright clothes and queer hair style.

A. noticeable B. distinct C. prominent D. hidden

181. If you are intent on sorting out the problem, take courage and talk to your boss
privately about his aggressive behaviour.

A. are determined to resolve the problem

B. feel hesitant about whether to resolve the problem or not

C. are confident that the problem can be resolved

D. are willing to resolve the problem

182. The Internet is the root of people’s seclusion from the outside world.

A. limited social play

B. having little contact with other people

C. sense of belonging with those around them

D. being socially isolated

183. Many futurists have speculated that the advent of faster forms of communication
will marginalise traditional literacy and it could eventually become obsolete.

A. elevate the position of B. lead to the decline of

C. mark a new era for D. have no significant impact on

184. English is a gateway to the world and no one should be deprived of the opportunities
that arise for those with a strong command of the English language.

A. miss B. be denied C. be given D. be dispossessed of

185. Only the mournful cries still permeated the air, as if the entire garden were weeping
softly.

A. melancholy B. sorrowful C. somber D. jubilant

186. At first she treated his request in a light-hearted way and broke into a fit of giggles.

A. tedious B. funny C. playful D. serious

187. I’m not sure how many people are expected—we’ll just have to play it by ear.

A. make prior arrangements B. deal with the situation as it develops

C. make a rough guess D. give an exact number

188. Purchasers seeking clearance and other parties submitting information to the
regulatory authorities face prosecution if they supply false or misleading information.

A. inaccurate B. deceptive C. trustworthy D. untruthful

189. Through its nearly universal reach and popularity, sport also offers an important
means of reaching out to and engaging socially excluded group.

A. extensive B. global C. restricted D. common

190. He was not physically robust and his main recreation was playing bridge and
parlour games.

A. vigorous B. active C. sturdy D. fragile

191. When I suggested he was mistaken, John got hot under the collar and stormed out
of the room.

A. got emotional B. became furious C. remained calm D. felt anxious

192. Teachers tend to turn a blind eye to pupils smoking at school, a report reveals today.

A. take no notice of B. have no feeling for

C. show respect for D. pay attention to

193. “Son, please address the elephant in the room and explain to us why you did not
come home last night!”

A. the problem that is being dealt with

B. the problem that is being ignored

C. the problem that is rather complicated

D. the problem that is quite obvious

194. Don't tell Jane anything about the surprise party for Jack. She has got a big mouth.

A. can't eat a lot B. hates parties

C. talks too much D. can keep secrets

195. I'm pleased to announce that the company is in the black for the fifth consecutive
year.

A. in debt B. making a profit

C. in the spotlight D. losing the market share

196. India is one part of the world I would go to at the drop of a hat.

A. with some hesitation B. without any consideration

C. with great enthusiasm D. without doubt

197. Tania is tickled pink. She just won tickets to see One Direction at the O2 Arena next
month.”

A. delighted B. pleased C. astonished D. depressed

198. Jackie was on pins and needles waiting to hear about her job application.

A. anxious B. relaxed C. agitated D. nervous

199. She got bent out of shape over the new dress code at work.

A. annoyed at B. content with C. amazed at D. acquainted with

200. In the middle of his speech, he spaced out and trailed off into an unintelligible
murmur.

A. became disoriented B. got confused

C. stayed focused D. was bewildered