TEST 5

Part 1.
1. From our tent, we could see the delightful ___________ of lake Lukedeer.
A. scene B. prospect C. background D. layout
2. In Australia, the government controls the maintenance of war __________, post-war
commemorations and battle exploit memorials.
A. graves B. tombs C. grounds D. catacombs
3. Perhaps tomorrow’s event will mark the ___________ of my life, I cannot wait any longer!
A. bright buff B. full spark C. high spot D. full bloom
4. An unusual noise from the back of the class during the exam __________ the teacher’s
attention.
A. held B. sustained C. arrested D. upheld
5. The new employee failed to realize the importance of obedience in this company and refused
to toe the ___________ line.
A. party B. camp C. function D. union
6. Bao is a ___________ off the old block of his father while his sister is more like the mother.
A. tip B. chip C. piece D. copy
7. He regarded this second prize just as a ___________ in order to prevent him from suing the
judges for corruption.
A. factoid B. sob C. whizz D. sop
8. Although his presidential campaign won ___________ from several celebrities, it failed to
compensate for his incompetence in dealing with last year’s economic crisis.
A. involvement B. warrant C. endorsement D. patronage
9. Cinderella wore a beautiful dress to the party and was the ___________ of the ball.
A. beauty B. belle C. center D. charmer
10. Much as I like Literature, I cannot stand my teacher’s voice-slow, emotionless and without
___________.
A. inflation B. reflection C. inflection D. infliction
11. I couldn’t come to your party as the date ___________ with my holiday.
A. clashed B. struck C. opposed D. occurred
12. At the start of the course every student is assigned a(n) ___________ of studies.
A. advisor B. consultant C. counsellor D. curator
13. You should prioritize the public interest over a group’s ___________ interests.
A. personal B. sectional C. segregated D. exclusive
14. I hardly want to participate in extracurricular activities but this volunteer job is so
interesting that I accepted the offer with ___________.
A. solace B. consternation C. chastisement D. alacrity
15. The couple divorced after the husband was found ___________ an affair with a neighbor.
A. making B. having C. performing D. doing
Part 2.
1. The _________________________ cannot really understand these medical documents.
(PERSON)
2. I need to get away from the hectic city for a while so I am planning to travel
_________________________ this weekend. (COUNTRY)
3. I worked late last night because I was _________________________ with my project. (HAND)
4. Despite its historical inaccuracies, the film was one of the _________________________
films of the year, making the second highest profits. (GROSS)
5. I did not lie to you, by _________________________ God I swear. (MIGHT)