1. The book is written so that a reader will benefit in a future _____with a work of art.

　　A. conflict B. investment C. encounter D. evaluation

　　2. We had better move forward, for it will not do us any good to _____the past .

　　A. dwell on B. shrug off C. live on D. single out.

　　3. Can you list a few problems likely to _______the human race in the next few decades?

　　A. occupy B. frustrate C. confront D. fracture

　　4. They will give presentations on those aspects of engineering that are having an _____on the development of military equipment.

　　A. impact B. application C. indication D. intent

　　5. The new project designed to create more jobs for the laid-off has been _____quietly and without fuss.

　　A. established B. criticized C. applauded D. launched

　　6. During the talks both sides agreed to _____possible areas of co-operation.

　　A. undo B. conclude C. explore D. register

　　7. These schools come under the supervision of locally _____committees.

　　A. rotated B. consisted C. composed D. appointed

　　8. Andrew was determined to ________a computer career after graduation.

　　A. shave B. apply C. select D. pursue

　　9. The body cannot store vitamin C so it is ______to have a fresh supply every day.

　　A. visible B. essential C. ultimate D. profound

　　10.If you love plants, the chances are you buy them on ____and then wonder where to put them.

　　A. cue B. display C. impulse D. purpose

　　11. The spending cuts made it impossible to fill the posts left _____by retired teachers.

　　A. depressed B. jealous C. vacant D. dissatisfied

　　12. Susan is never know to be prompted to follow fashions, however attractive they may seem .

　　A. granted B. prompted C. addicted D. tempted

　　13. _____to miss the lectures on Sunday, I had to cut short the visit and came back on Saturday.

　　A. Emotional B. Reluctant C. Spontaneous D. Mysterious

　　14. Edward had done extremely well in the entrance examinations, which convinced his father that he was______ financial support.

　　A. capable of B. short of C. sure of D. worthy of

　　15. Our firm can help you ______ a scheme to meet your needs in the most cost-effective way.

　　A. devise B. resolve C. extend D. appreciate