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2. France’s of nuclear testing in the South Pacific last month triggered political debates and mass demonstrations. (A) assumption (B) consumption (C) presumption (D) resumption 3. The 215-page manuscript, circulated to publishers last October, an outburst of interest. (A) flared (B) glittered (C) sparked (D) flashed 4. His efforts to bring about a reconciliation between the two parties . (A) came off (B) came on (C) came round (D) came down 5. The system was redesigned to embrace the network and eventually it in a profitable direction. (A) adapt (B) control (C) install (D) steer 6. The capital intended to broaden the export base and efficiency gains from international trade was channeled instead into uneconomic import substitution. (A) secure (B) extend (C) defend (D) possess 7. It is announced that a wallet has been found and can be at the manager’s office. (A) declared (B) obtained (C) reclaimed (D) recognized 8. When I my senses, I found myself wrapped up in bed in my little room, with Grandma bending over me. (A) woke up (B) took to (C) picked up (D) came to 9. The American society is an exceedingly shaky foundation of natural resources, which is connected with the possibility of a worsening environment. (A) established on (B) affiliated to (C) originated from (D) incorporated with 10. I am not with my roommate but I have to share the room with her, because I have nowhere else to live. (A) concerned (B) compatible (C) considerate (D) complied 11. At first, the of color pictures over a long distance seemed impossible, but, with painstaking efforts and at great expense, it became a reality. (A) transaction (B) transmission (C) transformation (D) transition 12. When the committee to details, the proposed plan seemed impractical. (A) got down (B) set about (C) went off (D) came up 13._____to some parts of South America is still difficult, because parts of the continent are still covered with thick forests. (A) Orientation (B) Access (C) Procession (D) Voyage 14. Mr. Smith had an unusual : he was first an office clerk, then a sailor, and ended up as a school teacher. (A) profession (B) occupation (C) position (D) career 15. The mayor is a woman with great and therefore deserves our political and financial support. (A) intention (B) instinct (C) integrity (D) intensity 16. The English weather defies forecast and hence is a source of interest and to everyone. (A) speculation (B) attribution (C) utilization (D) proposition 17. The fact that the golden eagle usually builds its nest on some high cliffs it almost impossible to obtain the eggs or the young birds. (A) renders (B) reckons (C) regards (D) relates 18. To impress a future employer, one should dress neatly, be , and display interest in the job. (A) swift (B) instant (C) timely (D) punctual 19. You don’t have to install this radio in your new car: it’s an extra . (A) excessive (B) optional (C) additional (D) arbitrary 20. We were pleased to note that the early morning delivery didn’t to the traffic jam of the busy city. (A) aid (B) amount (C) add (D) attribute