l There are a limited number of books on this subject in the library. A large B total C small D similar 2 How do you account for your absence from the class last Thursday? A explain B examine C choose D expand 3 They had a far better yield than any other farm miles around this year. A goods B soil C climate D harvest 4 The town is famous for its magnificent church towers. A ancient B old C modern D splendid 5 Have you got a spare pen? A a short B an extra C a thin D a long 6 What were the consequences of the decision she had made? A reasons B results C causes D bases 7 They didnt realize how serious the problem was. A know B forget C doubt D remember 8 We shall keep the money in a secure place. A clean B secret C distant D safe 9 The great changes of the city astonished every visitor to that city. A attacked B surprised C attracted D interested 10 The city has decided to do away with all the old buildings in its centre. A get rid of B set up C repair D paint 11 Argument among the speakers at the conference is bordering on violence. A is close to B is beside C is next to D is alongside 12 We consume a lot more than we are able to produce. A waste B buy C use D sell 13 She overcame her initial shyness and really enjoyed the evenin9. A coming B beginning C happening D existing 14 The football team，for the most part，were confident of winning the match. A mostly B partly C only D really 15 I wonder what your aim in life is. A attitude B symbol C goal D action