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