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Vocabulary ExercisesExercise 1Directions:Beneath each of the following sentences: there are four choices marked A, B, C and D.Choose the one that best completes the sentence. Mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET by blackening the corresponding letter in the brackets. (10 points)Example:The lost car of the Lees was found _ in the woods off the highway:A vanishedB scatteredC abandonedD rejectedThe sentence should read, “The lost car of the Lees was found abandoned in the woods off the highway.” Therefore, you should choose C.Sample AnswerA B D1.The country needs a _ government. We have had three Prime Ministers in a year.A stationaryB changelessC constantD stable2.When Nicky _ someone the way hes taken to you, hes your friend for life.A takes inB takes upC takes toD takes on3.A car from the army base at Aldershot has been stolen together with military documents described as _.A sensitiveB sensibleC touchedD impressive4. She was taken to hospital after being _ in an icy river for 45 minutes.A submittedB submergedC subjectedD subordinated5.It has been so cold in the region that farming has been _ most of the time.A in questionB beyond questionC without questionD out of the question6.John says that his present job does not provide him with enough _ for his organizing abilityA extensionB scopeC rangeD space7.Nevertheless the FAA (Federal Aviation Authority) reached its conclusions on the efficiency of Decca as a navigation aid solely _ results obtained from this low-powered installation.A on the point ofB in the case ofC on the basis ofD in case of8.So far as we know, students who are encouraged to study at home will improve their classroom _.A destinationB attitudeC circumstancesD performance9._ species are animals that are in danger of dying out completely, often because of exploitation by humans.A DangerousB EndangeredC FuriousD Hazarded10.The instruction manual that came with my new computer was not very _ about how to operate it.A enlighteningB distractingC confusingD amusing11.I have a very _ arrangement with my employer so I can work whatever hours suit meA varyingB changingC flexibleD moveable12.Launching a new product onto the market is a highly complicated business, and careful planning is _.A called forB called onC called atD called in13.Dont worry, hell do it, but he might take a long time to get round to it.A latelyB eventuallyC finallyD hastily14.The audience waited in _ silence while their aged speaker searched among his notes for the figures he could not remember.A respectiveB respectedC respectfulD respectable15.I trust this information will remain strictly _. I dont want the newspapers to get hold of it.A confidentialB specialC individualD secretive16.The workmen made so much _ that Mrs. Walker had to spend three days cleaning up afterwards.A damageB nuisanceC messD destruction17.The table was large and heavy; in fact it was so _ that it could not be moved.A extraordinaryB massiveC plentifulD excessive18.International football matches do not always _ better understanding between countries.A bring outB draw upC get byD make for19.He said something to the _ that he would have to change jobs if the situation continued.A effectB efficiencyC factD practice20.To many young people, the church seems outdated and _ to modern times.A detachedB exceptionalC dependableD irrelevantExercise 2Directions as for Exercise 1.1.It was only when we couldnt see that island that we realised wed been off _ days.A directionB orientationC routeD course2.He _ to the warm welcome given him by sending the general a silver tray.A respondedB repliedC answeredD appealed3.Im sure that most athletes will _ of the new rules on drug testingA agreeB complyC consentD approve4.The 1960s saw a change in the form and content of movie treating subjects that, for many years, were considered _.A prohibitedB confinedC opposedD denied5.In order to maintain physical well-being, a person should eat _ exercise.A healthyB healthfulC beneficialD profitable6.Not _ with having upset my parents with his rudeness he then went and insulted my sister!A satisfactoryB satisfyingC contentDI contending7.He was still a leading member of the local organization, much _ experience.A looked down onB looked back onC looked forward toD looked up to8._ there was no theoretical upper limit but only the practical one set by the limitation on the materials of construction.A In caseB In factC In sequenceD In truth9.Every 15 minutes, the sun delivers to the earth enough radiant energy to meet all of mans power needs for a(n) _ year.A fullB entireC solarD normal10.It is quite customary in the United States for students and others to ask for advice about personal matters that in other _ might be considered only within the family.A circumstancesB blocksC culturesD environments11.Every endeavour will be exerted to satisfy your requirements at the earliest date _.A practicableB practicalC timelyD likely12.Plants such as garlic and foxgloves were _ thought to have special healing powers.A scarcelyB frequentlyC formallyD formerly13.We just need to _ a few loose ends, and then well be ready to submit our report.A clear awayB clear upC break awayD break up14.Sarah is very good-looking and I wouldnt mind going out with her if she didnt _ herself so much.A thinkB surpriseC fancyD realize15._ it is a good thing I did not get the post I had applied for, though I must admit that I was disappointed at the time.A By the wayB In a wayC In the wayD On the way16.Do you think a wife should _her habit and tastes to those of her husband?A complyB confirmC consentD conform17.Mr. Smith took part in a small _ to photograph wild animals in Africa.A expeditionB excursionC executionD exploration18.Anyone who was _ or tried to be individualistic was ignored or ridiculed.A out of touchB out of stepC out of fashionD out of practice19.I was amazed to see one of those old signs in the hotel lavatories saying Please _ your dress before leaving.A alterB shapeC changeD adjust20. Opposite us was seated a person whom at first we _ a commercial traveller.A took onB took toC took forD took afterExercise 3Directions as for Exercise 1.1.A jet plane is an important means for transportation, which flies faster than sound. _ it is used for rapid transportation.A ConstantlyB ConsiderablyC ComparativelyD Consequently 2.She asked for _ classes at home because she thought she would learn English more quickly that way. A peculiarB particular C privateD personal3. Now that we have a higher family_ well be able to move to a bigger house.A wageB incomeC earningD salary4.If one does not _ his dry-cleaning within thirty days, the laundry management is not obligated to return it.A pick upB pick outC hold upD hold out5.In the past twenty years, scientists have gained understanding of pain _ the chemistry of the nervous system.A in regard toB by virtue ofC in terms ofD by way of6.The cars brakes failed and the driver only just _ to avoid ploughing into a group of children at the bottom of the hill.A managedB succeededC obtainedD gained7.The number of young professors in many key universities has increased in _ to last year.A relationB proportionC associationD promotion8.It was bitter _ to the Americans that the Russians were the first to orbit the earth, as well as being the first to launch a man into space.A disbeliefB disasterC disadvantageD disappointment9.Poor transport facilities and the lack of resources, raw materials and energy also partly _ the drop in contract fulfillment.A attributed toB contributed toC counted onD accounted for10.It is highly _ that the escaped prisoner will use a major airport to get out of the country.A improbableB uncertainC impossibleD unthoughtful11.In recent years Itzak Perlman has _ an enviable reputation as one of the worlds most accomplished violinistsA attainedB inquiredC achievedD acquired12. The fundamental _ which govern all processes are also related to many everyday occurrences.A principlesB principalsC rulesD regulations13.Any child who is _ made a victim of violence from brothers or sisters will have emotional troubles when he grows up.A repeatedlyB invariablyC continuouslyD briskly14.Negotiations between the employers and the workers broke down because both sides were too _.A inflexibleB indefensibleC indispensableD incompatible15.I asked the tailor to make a small _ to my trousers because they were too long.A alterationB variationC revisionD change16.A society prints its own _ on the human beings who belong to it.A naturesB versionsC featuresD perspectives17.Doctors have long known that if a patient is _ that he will recover and is treated with sympathy, his pain will often disappear.A assumedB assuredC informedD proved18.Sarah Adler, noted leading lady of the Jewish stage, never _ to her true age.A acknowledgedB confessedC admittedD declared19.Im sorry I have no time at present to _ more detail or give you an account of other cities of interest.A bring intoB go intoC come intoD take into20.These concepts are still in their early stages of development, but historians of the future may well _ our time by such terms as the nuclear age, the computer age, or the age of space travel.A stand up toB get toC add up toD refer toExercise 4Directions as for Exercise 1.1.He frequently wandered from his text to _ on a point that had obviously caught his audiences interest.A explainB stressC interruptD elaborate2.The students _ their thanks to Professor Davis by presenting him with a parting gift.A revealedB expressedC showedD displayed3.Although it is not our normal _, this time I think we should consider the matter more closely.A stateB intentionC occasionD ideal4.Weather-forecasters have extremely _ equipment which helps them predict what the weather is going to be like.A delicate B rigidC dedicatedD vigorous5. Beethoven at first _ his Eroica Symphony to Napoleon but afterwards tore out the flyleaf in disgust.A refutedB declinedC dedicatedD refused6.I know he deserved to be punished but making him stay in every night for a year is a little _.A successiveB excessiveC impressiveD expressive7. Though badly damaged by fire, the palace was eventually _ to its original splendour.A reconciledB reversedC rectifiedD restored8. This is a very _ edition. I have never seen such an edition before though I have been a librarian for more than ten years.A rareB uniqueC scarceD only9.Spread the mixture _ across the baking tray, before popping it into a pre-heated oven.A broadlyB stronglyC deeplyD thickly10.All seats were sold out in advance; many people hoping for last-minute cancellations had to be_.A turned downB turned awayC turned backD turned up11.He _ to having seen the man leaving the building around the time of murder.A proclaimedB claimedC testifiedD exclaimed12.She was constantly trying to get her brother out of the _ he had gotten himself into.A disturbancesB crisesC violencesD messes13.He was a(n) _ writer because he persuaded many people to see the truth of his ideas.A ordinaryB unlimitedC influentialD respectful14. There is an instruction manual for the machine, but you can _ most of what you need to know as you go along.A take upB holdupC pull upD pick up15.Hes always making _judgments about his co-workers personalities when he really should only worry about the quality of their work.A costB valueC assessmentD appreciation16. That pleasant glow would fade when the time came to work, but he was always bad at believing this _.A at the outsetB in the wayC at stakeD for good17.I took up the matter up at once with M. Coulet and was informed by him that he had received no complaint and that I could rest _ that the allegations were without foundation.A on itB relievedC with himD assured18.Theres a _ to the number of times I can stop what Im doing just so I can help him!A controlB limitC regulationD condition19.The ships were needed urgently back in England for the build-up of the army, and if they had been damaged on the beaches the whole venture might have met disaster a week later for _ of supplies.A want B insufficiencyC shortageD inadequacy20. Small suburban shops cant _ with the chain-stores in price, though they can do so in personal service.A compromise B conflictC competeD confrontExercise 5Directions as for Exercise 1.1. I tried for years to find a sponsor for my invention but _ I became discouraged and abandoned the thing.A at lengthB at all eventsC at all costsD at large2.She _ the various points and then prepared a written report of what had been said.A sat inB took downC kept downD put in3. Jims running time in the trial was not fast enough to _ him for the final race.A qualifyB modifyC warrantD rank4.I am very grateful for your assistance, and hope that one day I may be able to do something for you _.A on your ownB in viewC internD in return5. The new manager explained to the staff that she hoped to _ new procedure to save time and money.A manufactureB establishC controlD distort6.The extended news bulletin means that the remainder of this evenings programmes will be running twenty minutes later than _.A advertisedB advocatedC advisedD adhered7. After _ lasting almost a whole day, we managed to reach a satisfactory agreement.A restrictionsB inspirationC navigationD negotiations8.You cant imagine what its like to feel that all your plans for the future have _.A laid downB kept downC broken downD ran down9.I dont know how Im going to get Susan to give up smoking, but Im going to do it _.A anywayB somewhatC anyhowD somehow10.Your drawings are marvelous but they dont _ in with what youre trying to do here.A fillB fitC putD manage11.Olympic athletes often have to give a urine _ to prove that they have not been taking drugs.A patternB testC exampleD sample12.I wouldnt trust him any further than I could see him he _ with all sorts of undesirable character.A assignsB assumesC associatesDI assaultsl3. The statement does not, however, _ of the doubts about the governments earlier posture.A dissolveB disposeC disperseD dismiss14.We ought to set sail soon, while the weather is still favourable to our _.A advantageB privilegeC benefitD assessment15 .There is a great deal of interest in _ wind and waves as new sources of power.A knottingB harnessingC anchoringD bolting16. Your first proposal was fine, but I cant _ you on this one its much more expensive.A put thoughB run overC go withD take on17. The trains may be subject to delay on the northern line we _ for any inconvenience caused.A apologizeB approachC reclaimD impose18.The room was evidence that she could let herself go, and that was what I liked. People who cannot let themselves go _ will not do for me.A on occasionB in the airC in practiceD on guard19.He wanted to stay at home, but he finally agreed, very _ to go to the meeting.A incidentallyB moderatelyC reluctantlyD absolutely20.If he didnt have a secretary to remind him, he wouldnt keep any of his _.A directionsB datesC assignmentsD appointmentsExercise 6Directions as for Exercise 1.1.Why cant you do this small _ for me? Ive helped you often enough in the past.A influenceB deficiencyC obedienceD favour2.The dose of sedative that he was given was well _ the recommended dosage.A i