1 She was a puzzle.
A girl
B woman
C problem
D mystery
2 Her speciality is heart surgery.
A region
B site
C field
D platform
3 France has kept intimate links with its former A frican territories.
A friendly
B private
C strong
D secret
4 You should have blended the butter with the sugar thoroughly.
A spread
B mixed
C beaten
D covered
5 The industrial revolution modified the whole structure of English society.
A destroyed
B broke
C smashed
D changed
6 Tickets are limited and will be allocated to those who apply first.
A posted
B sent
C given
D handed
7 The change in that village was miraculous.
A conservative
B amazing
C insignificant
D unforgettable
8 Customers often defer payment for as long as possible.
A make
B demand
C postpone
D obtain
9 Canada will prohibit smoking in all offices later this year.
A ban
B remove
C eliminate
D expel
10 She read a poem which depicts the splendor of the sunset.
A declares
B asserts
C describes
D announces
11 From my standpoint, this thing is just ridiculous.
A field
B point of view
C knowledge
D information
12 The latest census is encouraging.
A statement
B assessment
C evaluation
D count
13 The curious looks from the strangers around her made her feel uneasy.
A different
B proud
C uncomfortable
D unconscious
14 Reading the job ad, he wondered whether he was eligible to apply for it.
A able
B fortunate
C qualified
D competent
15 He was elevated to the post of prime minister.
A pulled
B promoted
C lifted
D treated
