1 The town is famous for its magnificent church towers.
A distinguished
B contemporary
C specialized
D specified
2 The economic reform in Japan has been accelerated.
A sped up
B put off
C slowed down
D stopped
3 During his lifetime he was able to accumulate quite a fortune.
A control
B spend
C collect
D exchange
4 It's impolite to cut in when two persons are holding a conversation.
A leave
B talk loudly
C stand up
D interrupt
5 What can you do to ensure that you will stay healthy?
A be assured
B insist
C prove
D secure
6 I didn't help him. I would have, however, I didn't have the money.
A or
B but
C otherwise
D still
7 Gunpowder was used extensively in firearms prior to 1990.
A in
B around
C from
D before
8 The team's spirit was at the lowest point in the season.
A ability to read
B lesson
C morale
D talent
9 Mary had sold her bike, taken a driving test and bought a car.
A examination
B quiz
C exercise
D check
10 We have to think very carefully before we take any action, because it's a very serious situation we have encountered.
A ideal
B favourable
C good
D severe
11 It's tough looking for a job these days.
A different
B digital
C difficult
D direct
12 I wonder who first conceived the idea of cutting a hole in the door.
A thought of
B came on
C gave up
D handed out
13 John talked over the new job with his wife.
A discussed
B mentioned
C accepted
D rejected
14 Tom is still full of beans at 70.
A courageous
B kind
C energetic
D single
15 It took me a whole hour to solve the problem.
A work at
B work on
C work out
D work over
